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Social Worker II - Continuing Care

@ Alberta Health Services

Edmonton, Alberta

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Alberta Health Services is hiring a Social Worker II for its Home Living team in Edmonton's Continuing Care program. The role provides social work services, case management and care planning to clients in their homes, working within a multidisciplinary team. It is a 1.00 FTE temporary full-time position through October 2027, with days, evenings and weekends on a rotation, paying $42.14 to $56.02 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Case management, ongoing assessment and care planning for home clients
  • Psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention and counselling
  • Advocacy, resource finding and referrals to the multidisciplinary team
  • Transition and discharge planning, education and prevention activities

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work
  • Active or eligible for registration with the ACSW
  • BCLS-HCP certification
  • Strong communication and professional judgment
  • Computer proficiency and sufficient typing speed
  • Driver's licence and vehicle, able to lift 25-30 lb medical bags

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week38.75
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · lift 30 lb · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsACSW registration, BCLS-HCP
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studySocial Work

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Alberta Health Services

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Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.

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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.

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Reported office locations
  • 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
  • 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
Other recorded names
  • Alberta Health Services
Specialties
  • Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesHealth Support and Services
Open jobs on Jobsy2,234
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information Assisted Living Alberta. Edmonton Zone Continuing Care provides services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care. We are looking for a Social Worker II to join our Home Living team to provide professional support services in the homes of clients of all ages and stages of life. Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker II is involved in the case management of clients, including ongoing assessment, determination of unmet need, and care planning in consultation with clients to achieve client goals utilizing appropriate internal and external resources. Social Worker II work within a Competency Framework that includes personal and professional accountability, systems thinking, creative thinking, communicating and building relationships. In addition, the Social Worker is responsible for the provision of social work services to clients and families including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, education, advocacy, resource finding, consultation, and making appropriate referrals to members of the multidisciplinary team.

Description:

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.

  • Transition Company:
  • Assisted Living Alberta
  • Classification:
  • Social Worker II
  • Union:
  • HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program:
  • Home and Community Care
  • Primary Location:
  • CN Tower
  • Location Details:
  • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
  • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
  • 1.00
  • Posting End Date:
  • 06-NOV-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class:
  • Temp F/T Benefits
  • Date Available:
  • 23-NOV-2026
  • Temporary End Date:
  • 31-OCT-2027
  • Hours per Shift:
  • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
  • 12
  • Shifts per cycle:
  • 60
  • Shift Pattern:
  • Days, Evenings, Weekends
  • Days Off:
  • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
  • $42.14
  • Maximum Salary:
  • $56.02
  • Vehicle Requirement:
  • Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). The candidate will have proven communication skills to work cooperatively and effectively with the healthcare team members, patients and their families in a fast-paced environment. Strong professional judgment, initiative, and effective time management skills. At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a hands-on assessment. You must demonstrate sufficient typing speed to meet workload demand and navigate through various computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook and Internet. The successful candidate will work independently in clients’ homes, which could include congregate settings, single family dwellings, condos and/or walk-up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a Continuing Care setting. Knowledge of Connect Care. Palliative Care Experience.

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