Social Worker III - Child Development
- Classification: Social Worker III
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Social Work Child Development
- Primary Location: Child Development Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 20-SEP-2022
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 30-SEP-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $42.00
- Maximum Salary: $55.80
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Relevant clinical therapy experience working with children, youth & families with complex developmental, medical and emotional issues associated with child maltreatment. Demonstrated understanding of family centered care principles & the application of family centered care within the context of clients that have experienced child maltreatment. Strong clinical skills and ability to work in a variety of therapeutic modalities such as CONNECT; Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT); Circle of Security – Parent (COS-P); EMDR; Problematic Sexual Behaviour – CBT and Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI). Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to manage a diverse & heavy workload and ability to meet timelines.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting. Experience with child welfare / child protection. Knowledge and understanding of family dynamics in child maltreatment. Understanding of the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) framework and completion of TF-CBT online training. Experience facilitating group treatment. Knowledge and experience in providing testimony for court.
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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