Social Worker II

The social work position reports to the Care Manager of the Canmore/Banff team in the Integrated Home Care program and provides a range of social work services to clients, families and an interdisciplinary team and case management. The IHC program supports clients to remain independent in the home.

As a Social Worker II, you will be a member of an inter-disciplinary team and provides a range of social work services to patients and their families. Your services may include: psychosocial assessment, resource-based interventions, individual, group and family treatment, risk screening, counselling, case management and coordination, transition or discharge planning, and prevention, promotion and public awareness activities.

Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).

Minimum 2 years social work experience in a health care setting. Experience in community work is preferred. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Considerable initiative and judgement and the ability to work independently in community settings is essential. Experience working within an interdisciplinary team environment is preferred. Basic computer skills A valid driver’s license and vehicle for work related travel is required. Knowledge of and experience with guardianship, trusteeship and capacity assessment processes is an asset In-depth knowledge and experience in working with Income Security programs at community/provincial/federal levels (Alberta Works, AISH, CPP) is preferred

As Required.