Social Worker II
About the role
Your Opportunity
Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. As a Social Worker II, you'll play an important role in supporting patients and their families through some of life's most challenging moments. Using your clinical expertise, you'll provide psychosocial assessments, counselling, resource navigation and care planning while working collaboratively with an inter-professional team and community partners. You'll have the opportunity to practice with independence, compassion and purpose, helping connect people with the care and supports they need to achieve the best possible outcomes. Right in the heart of downtown, the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre supports nearly 500 people every day with long-term, subacute, complex care and hospice/palliative services. It’s a warm and caring community surrounded by everyday conveniences like grocery stores, restaurants, personal services and public transportation options. If you are a relationship builder that enjoys providing compassionate care to patients and families, you will find purpose here. Our team provides an array of care, support and education to help improve the quality of life for every patient we serve. We are looking for people who are reliable and accountable for their role, have strong emotional resilience and a passion for team-based environments. Your experience is integral in delivering exceptional patient care, supporting a diverse community and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day.
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: Social Work Seniors Care Primary Location: Edmonton General EGCCC Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 22-JUL-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 04-AUG-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.14 Maximum Salary: $56.02 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Social Work required. Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) required.
Additional Required Qualifications
Knowledge of community resources, social programs, financial benefits, personal directives, and relevant legislation. Experience in assessment, care planning, and case management. Highly organized, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters preferred. Recent healthcare experience, preferably in continuing care. Knowledge of capacity, consent, and guardianship legislation, with experience supporting patient and family decision-making. Experience providing information and referrals for housing, advance care planning, and end-of-life planning. Ability to provide short-term and grief counselling. Experience supporting caregivers through education, resources, and group facilitation.
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About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.
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Social Worker II
About the role
Your Opportunity
Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. As a Social Worker II, you'll play an important role in supporting patients and their families through some of life's most challenging moments. Using your clinical expertise, you'll provide psychosocial assessments, counselling, resource navigation and care planning while working collaboratively with an inter-professional team and community partners. You'll have the opportunity to practice with independence, compassion and purpose, helping connect people with the care and supports they need to achieve the best possible outcomes. Right in the heart of downtown, the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre supports nearly 500 people every day with long-term, subacute, complex care and hospice/palliative services. It’s a warm and caring community surrounded by everyday conveniences like grocery stores, restaurants, personal services and public transportation options. If you are a relationship builder that enjoys providing compassionate care to patients and families, you will find purpose here. Our team provides an array of care, support and education to help improve the quality of life for every patient we serve. We are looking for people who are reliable and accountable for their role, have strong emotional resilience and a passion for team-based environments. Your experience is integral in delivering exceptional patient care, supporting a diverse community and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day.
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: Social Work Seniors Care Primary Location: Edmonton General EGCCC Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 22-JUL-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 04-AUG-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.14 Maximum Salary: $56.02 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Social Work required. Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) required.
Additional Required Qualifications
Knowledge of community resources, social programs, financial benefits, personal directives, and relevant legislation. Experience in assessment, care planning, and case management. Highly organized, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters preferred. Recent healthcare experience, preferably in continuing care. Knowledge of capacity, consent, and guardianship legislation, with experience supporting patient and family decision-making. Experience providing information and referrals for housing, advance care planning, and end-of-life planning. Ability to provide short-term and grief counselling. Experience supporting caregivers through education, resources, and group facilitation.
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About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.