Social Work II – Emergency Department (Alberta)

Your Opportunity The Social Worker II – Assisted Living Alberta plays an essential role in supporting patient transitions and coordinating care across Acute Care, Home and Community Care, and Continuing Care Home settings. This position delivers comprehensive clinical social work services with a strong emphasis on financial assessment, resource navigation, psychosocial evaluation, counseling, case management, and discharge planning. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative healthcare environment. Success in this role requires adaptability, critical thinking, and a commitment to delivering patient‑centered care in a dynamic and fast‑paced setting. The role primarily supports the Emergency Department at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, with occasional coverage in other care settings and units as operational needs arise. It requires strong knowledge of community resources, housing options, Indigenous communities and supports, and provincial and federal programs that assist vulnerable populations in accessing stable housing and essential services. The successful candidate must be comfortable working with individuals experiencing vulnerabilities such as addiction, food insecurity, and housing instability and be able to provide trauma‑informed, culturally sensitive support within a rapid‑paced environment. Schedule: rotating schedule of 7 twelve‑hour shifts over a two‑week period, including weekend work. Pay: competitive rate with Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually, non‑pensionable, payable hourly on basic rate of pay. 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 Counseling Case management and coordination Transition or discharge planning Prevention, promotion and public awareness activities Required Qualifications Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW). Additional Required Qualifications Registered with the Alberta College of Social Work (ACSW). Preferred Qualifications Connect Care training. Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention certification. A minimum of one year of experience in Acute Care, Continuing Care, and/or Home Care. Enhanced knowledge of community based supports and services. Experience and knowledge related to AHS/ALA system navigation, care placement processes, transitions in care, and available financial supports. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2plbmy