Social Worker II

The Social Worker II – Assisted Living Alberta plays a key role in supporting patient transitions and care coordination across Acute Care, Home and Community Care, and Continuing Care Home settings. This role provides clinical social work services with a strong focus on financial assessment, resource navigation, psychosocial evaluation, counseling, case management, and discharge planning. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative healthcare team. This role requires adaptability, critical thinking, and a commitment to patient-centered care within a fast-paced and evolving environment. This position primarily supports the town of Whitecourt, with the possibility of providing services to nearby communities as needed. Responsibilities span Acute Care, Home and Community Care, and Continuing Care Homes. Travel is required, and a reliable vehicle with business insurance is necessary. Mileage or travel-related compensation is provided by the employer. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive for new hires of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.

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: North Zone Social Work

Primary Location: Whitecourt Healthcare Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.50

Posting End Date: 10-SEP-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 19-OCT-2026

Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2028

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 5

Shift Pattern: Days

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

Certification in Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider. Driver's License with vehicle suitable for North Zone travel 12 months of the year.

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 housing supports and services. Experience and knowledge related to AHS/ALA system navigation, placement processes, transitions in care, and available financial supports.