Social Worker II

Your Opportunity:

The SW II (Navigation) Program is a short-term program implemented to assist with continuity of care and to assist the client to be connected to appropriate community services to support their needs. The program works on a patient-centered, goal-oriented model with a focus on skills building to promote ongoing independence, reduce distress, and improve client outcomes. Early intervention and preventing crises are the cornerstone of this program by promoting increased engagement, additional points of contact, continuity of care, and getting the client to the best service possible to address their needs. The SW II will need to be familiar with community agencies and resources to ensure the client is navigated to appropriate services to meet their identified needs. This could entail finding and familiarizing yourself with community agencies and their programs, organizing and sustaining a database of resources, and continued contact with community agencies/key partners via regular meetings or other communication to remain current. Developing strong working relationships with key partners and agency representatives will be a huge asset in this role both to ensure appropriate referrals to the MH Navigator and to effectively support the clients’ individual needs in an expedient fashion. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Description:

As a Social Worker II, you will be a member of an inter-disciplinary team and provide 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.

Recovery Alberta:
Classification: Social Worker II
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Addictions and Mental Health
Primary Location: Red Deer MH and Comm Hlth Ctr
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.50
Posting End Date: 14-JAN-2025
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 24-JAN-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 5
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $38.56
Maximum Salary: $51.27
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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:

Candidate requires 1-2 years' experience in Mental Health and Addiction. Previous experience working in Mental Health or with Mental Health Assessment required. Effective time management and prioritization skills are required. Conflict resolution and strong communication skills are required. Must be able to work independently and within a team environment. Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking skills is required. Knowledge and ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training or equivalent preferred. Previous experience with Connect Care preferred.