Social Worker II

Your Opportunity:

The team in Fort McMurray is seeking a compassionate, experienced Social Worker II to support children, youth, and families through a collaborative approach with the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre Emergency Department and acute care teams. Reporting to the Manager of Allied Health, this role will also function as a Pediatric Mental Health Navigator, supporting children and families with complex needs through care coordination, case management, system navigation, and transition planning. You will work closely with ER and acute care staff, pediatric rehabilitation professionals (OT, PT, SLP, Child Development Specialists, Audiologists), and teams such as Addiction & Mental Health, Primary Care, Public Health, Indigenous Health, and Continuing Care to ensure a holistic, family-centered approach. Responsibilities include early intervention, facilitating safe transitions to the community, connecting families with services, and liaising with schools, government, and community partners. You will support continuity of care, guide staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including nursing and home care. Flexibility for evenings and weekends may be required. Located in Fort McMurray on Treaty 8 territory and the traditional lands of the Métis, this role acknowledges the impacts of colonization and respects the diverse beliefs and cultures of Indigenous peoples. The region offers a welcoming, multicultural community with access to the boreal forest, provincial parks, lakes, and rivers. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

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.

Classification: Social Worker II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Pediatric Allied Health Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 01-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 11-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 5 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.14 Maximum Salary: $56.02 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:

The following certifications will be required: Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS-HCP) and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI). A minimum of 5 years experience with children and youth required. Knowledge of children and youth services and applicable social supports required (0 - 18 years). Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team required. You must be able to work various shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Connect Care and work within a hospital setting will be helpful in this role. Experience with case management and coordination of team activities preferred.