Family social worker

Bissell Centre ( Edmonton, AB) is currently looking for a skilled Family social worker. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. This is a Permanent employment or Full time position. Flexible availability required for: Day.

Job Description

• The candidate must evaluate the effectiveness of social programs.
• The candidate must interview clients individually, in families, or in groups to assess their situations and determine the types of services required.
• The candidate must perform administrative tasks.
• The candidate must provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems.
• The candidate must refer clients to agencies providing financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, and other services.
• The candidate must evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and patient outcomes.
• The candidate must develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must possess a master’s degree in a relevant field.
• The candidate must have 3 to less than 5 years of experience in a related field.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate must be adaptable.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to manage a large caseload.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a child welfare check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must have their own vehicle.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependants, including spouses, children, and parents.
• The candidate will receive mileage reimbursement.
• The selected candidate will receive Maternity and parental benefits, allowing parents in Canada to receive up to 50 weeks of paid pregnancy or parental leave.
• The candidate will have access to on-site recreation and activities.
• The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.
• The candidate will receive paid time off for volunteering or personal days.
• The candidate will have access to team-building opportunities.
• The candidate will receive a wellness program, offering financial incentives and resources to support their health and well-being.

How to apply

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