Social Worker III
- Classification: Social Worker III
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Department: SHC Social Work
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 29-MAR-2019
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp Full Time
- Date Available: 08-APR-2019
- Temporary End Date: 21-JUL-2019
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $41.58
- Maximum Salary: $55.25
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
Completion of master's degree in Social Work. (equivalent education or experience may be considered). Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
Additional Required Qualifications:Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS Health Care Provider. Experience working in outpatient setting as a medical social worker, within the last 5 years. Advanced level clinical intervention and assessment skills in crisis intervention/family therapy, psychotherapy/counselling with patients & families facing chronic illness. In-depth knowledge and experience in working with Income Security programs at community/provincial /federal levels (Alberta Works, AISH, CPP). Experience with interventions that align with legislative acts (e.g. PDA, AGTA, CYFEA, MHA, PPCA, and HIA), housing, Decision Making Capacity and Alternate Decision Making processes and options (Guardianship, Trusteeship, Personal Directives, Enduring Power of Attorney, Specific Decision Maker, and Co-decision), community resources, financial resources, end of life and bereavement care, domestic violence, addictions and counselling are required for this role. Ability to establish positive working relationships with a wide variety of patients and families. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a patient-centered, interdisciplinary team of health care professionals. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and prioritization skills. Demonstrated ongoing professional development education and dedication to personal and professional self-development through a variety of learning mediums.
Preferred Qualifications:Proficiency with SCM electronic charting and the Millennium scheduling system. Experience working with an outpatient neurological population. Demonstrated leadership in education, group facilitation and clinical practice while working within a multidisciplinary team.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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