About the role
A****BOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a passionate and caring Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary health care team! Together with the Community Health & Wellness team the Social Worker will work to create a system of supports for children and families. The social worker will utilize best practice and brief evidence-based treatment interventions, including psychoeducation and cognitive behavioral strategies to develop family centered behavioral care plans. This can include utilizing and creating one-on-one supports and plans for families as well as group services tailored to support the needs of children. This is a full-time regular position located in Fort McKay, AB.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Adhere to organized, evidence-based models of care, and works with the team to assess, treat, and support client and families with concerns by developing goal-directed, family-centered care plans to address behavioral concerns, social/emotional challenges and overall barriers to wellness.
- Regularly monitor reviews, evaluate, and adjust the clients’ care plan based on effectiveness of interventions and/or changes in condition or environment.
- Identify client and family concerns rapidly and uses appropriate assessment approaches and tools to implement strategies, provide psychoeducation, and referrals for clients as needed.
- Support child and families in navigating services, while maintaining principles of information, relational, and management continuity.
- Acquire and maintain a comprehensive understanding of community services and referral processes, including any services, specialists, hospital care, rehabilitation, and support programs and educational programs.
- Work collaboratively with the team in scheduling appointments and arranging follow-ups and consultations, while continuously striving toward timely access to care for clients.
- Work in collaboration with the Community Health and Wellness team to develop panel identification strategies to detect clients “at risk” for physical or psychological deterioration.
- Accurately record client encounters while adhering to standardized measures and guidelines.
- Work in a flexible, responsive manner to provide social work services in a variety of practice environments within the nation.
- Assist in the development and facilitation of social/emotional group education sessions.
- Participate in clinical circles of care as required.
- Work collaboratively within Community Health & Wellness to enhance the delivery of primary care services.
- Understand confidentiality and privacy for clients seeking services
- Review, evaluate, and document client progress and make changes to treatment plan as necessary
- Maintain a high degree of collaboration and excellent communication with other allied service providers, case team members and family members
- Adhere to ethical standards and regulations set by the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)
- Other related duties as assigned.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Bachelor of Social Work Degree is required
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Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers
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Up-to-date professional liability insurance
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Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of related experience. Experience in youth, crisis, trauma, anxiety is an asset; strong experience in a mental health
-
Current CPR-BLS certification
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Experience working in a First Nations community setting including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values considered an asset
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Valid class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract
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A clean criminal record and vulnerable sector check is required
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Successful candidate will be required to live in (or relocate to) Fort McMurray, Alberta
ABOUT FORT MCKAY
The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over 800 band members, including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately 400 members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay — a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray. Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds: remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70,000 people with all the amenities you need.
HOW TO APPLY:
ONLINE: https://fortmckayfirstnation2.applytojob.com/apply
You can also check us out on social media -> Facebook & LinkedIn
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please ensure you indicate the Competition #037-2025
- Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry in any hiring decision, please declare your Indigenous status in your application.
About Fort McKay First Nation
Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN), located along the banks of the Athabasca River in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo north of Fort McMurray. There are approximately 800 Dene, Cree and Métis community members living in Fort McKay. The FMFN shares a border with the Fort McKay Métis Community and together we call Fort McKay home.
The FMFN believes the practice and preservation of our traditional ways of life can occur simultaneously alongside continuous and responsible oil sands development. This philosophy has allowed the FMFN to enhance our community's social and economic conditions through effective partnerships with industry and government. We are known for our good working relationships with the surrounding oil sands companies. FMFN strives to balance resource development with protecting the health of our community and the environment.
About the role
A****BOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a passionate and caring Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary health care team! Together with the Community Health & Wellness team the Social Worker will work to create a system of supports for children and families. The social worker will utilize best practice and brief evidence-based treatment interventions, including psychoeducation and cognitive behavioral strategies to develop family centered behavioral care plans. This can include utilizing and creating one-on-one supports and plans for families as well as group services tailored to support the needs of children. This is a full-time regular position located in Fort McKay, AB.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Adhere to organized, evidence-based models of care, and works with the team to assess, treat, and support client and families with concerns by developing goal-directed, family-centered care plans to address behavioral concerns, social/emotional challenges and overall barriers to wellness.
- Regularly monitor reviews, evaluate, and adjust the clients’ care plan based on effectiveness of interventions and/or changes in condition or environment.
- Identify client and family concerns rapidly and uses appropriate assessment approaches and tools to implement strategies, provide psychoeducation, and referrals for clients as needed.
- Support child and families in navigating services, while maintaining principles of information, relational, and management continuity.
- Acquire and maintain a comprehensive understanding of community services and referral processes, including any services, specialists, hospital care, rehabilitation, and support programs and educational programs.
- Work collaboratively with the team in scheduling appointments and arranging follow-ups and consultations, while continuously striving toward timely access to care for clients.
- Work in collaboration with the Community Health and Wellness team to develop panel identification strategies to detect clients “at risk” for physical or psychological deterioration.
- Accurately record client encounters while adhering to standardized measures and guidelines.
- Work in a flexible, responsive manner to provide social work services in a variety of practice environments within the nation.
- Assist in the development and facilitation of social/emotional group education sessions.
- Participate in clinical circles of care as required.
- Work collaboratively within Community Health & Wellness to enhance the delivery of primary care services.
- Understand confidentiality and privacy for clients seeking services
- Review, evaluate, and document client progress and make changes to treatment plan as necessary
- Maintain a high degree of collaboration and excellent communication with other allied service providers, case team members and family members
- Adhere to ethical standards and regulations set by the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)
- Other related duties as assigned.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
-
Bachelor of Social Work Degree is required
-
Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers
-
Up-to-date professional liability insurance
-
Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of related experience. Experience in youth, crisis, trauma, anxiety is an asset; strong experience in a mental health
-
Current CPR-BLS certification
-
Experience working in a First Nations community setting including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values considered an asset
-
Valid class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract
-
A clean criminal record and vulnerable sector check is required
-
Successful candidate will be required to live in (or relocate to) Fort McMurray, Alberta
ABOUT FORT MCKAY
The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over 800 band members, including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately 400 members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay — a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray. Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds: remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70,000 people with all the amenities you need.
HOW TO APPLY:
ONLINE: https://fortmckayfirstnation2.applytojob.com/apply
You can also check us out on social media -> Facebook & LinkedIn
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please ensure you indicate the Competition #037-2025
- Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry in any hiring decision, please declare your Indigenous status in your application.
About Fort McKay First Nation
Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN), located along the banks of the Athabasca River in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo north of Fort McMurray. There are approximately 800 Dene, Cree and Métis community members living in Fort McKay. The FMFN shares a border with the Fort McKay Métis Community and together we call Fort McKay home.
The FMFN believes the practice and preservation of our traditional ways of life can occur simultaneously alongside continuous and responsible oil sands development. This philosophy has allowed the FMFN to enhance our community's social and economic conditions through effective partnerships with industry and government. We are known for our good working relationships with the surrounding oil sands companies. FMFN strives to balance resource development with protecting the health of our community and the environment.