Social Worker II
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- Allied Health
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- COV00051837 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
St. Michael’s Health Centre is seeking a compassionate Social Worker II to join our interdisciplinary team. You’ll provide vital support to residents and patients across our Post-Acute Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, and Long-Term Care programs. Working closely with internal and external partners, you will be part of a collaborative care model that includes nursing, therapy, dietary, and medical professionals. St. Michael’s offers a holistic, home-like environment focused on rehabilitation, dementia care, mental health support, and spiritual care. Located in Lethbridge, just 2 hours from Calgary, enjoy a high quality of life, affordable living, and access to beautiful parks, trails, and community amenities. Covenant Health is deeply rooted in Alberta's integrated health system, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver quality, innovative services across 17 sites in 12 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized once again as Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2025, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years.
Description:
Description: The Social Worker II (SW) provides services to clients and families including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, education, treatment, advocacy, resource finding, consultation, and discharge planning. The SW II is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Social Worker II
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: SW Complex MH SMHCL
- Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 07-AUG-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 26-AUG-2025
- Temporary End Date: 24-AUG-2026
- 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: $38.56
- Maximum Salary: $51.27
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Social Work required. Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 1 year of related experience required. Understanding of community integration and resources. Knowledge of relevant legislation. Knowledge of challenges in providing supports with limited resources. Position may include significant periods of time sitting while interviewing patients/families, computer work etc. Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to participate in sensitive and challenging patient situations and diverse situations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:Geriatric or Long-Term Care experience. Connect Care experience.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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