Social Worker - Part Time (0.5 FTE)

Position
Social Worker

Status
Part Time (0.5 FTE)

Posting Date
May 2+, 2025


DESCRIPTION

Our workplace is one where staff can grow in a career that is meaningful and contributing to the community. Wing Kei’s staff and volunteers provide compassionate and individualized support for seniors through on-site health and living care. As an organization, we adhere to high standards of care, repeatedly receiving Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada over the years.

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Care, the Social Worker is responsible for supporting the pre-admissions, and for the provision of social support and counseling service to residents and their family members in Wing Kei.

THE ROLE

Key Accountabilities

Demonstrates, promotes and advocates the Wing Kei vision, mission and core values.
Responsible for Using professional case management practice, carries out intake assessment, service coordination, referrals, case conferencing and case monitoring.
Provides supportive counseling to clients and their family caregivers on an individual and group basis.
Coordinates with multidisciplinary team members to carry out and monitor resident care plan pertaining to social work support.
Offers instrumental help to assist the client to resolve functional problems of daily living.
Provides crisis intervention and short term assistance in addition to maintaining a caseload assignment.
In consultation with the Director of Care, develops and implements policies pertaining to social work services.
Participates in and contributes to multi-disciplinary team conference of Wing Kei.
Works closely with the Director of Care in providing social work services to residents of Wing Kei.
Maintains good communication and interpersonal relationships with the public, residents, volunteers and other health care team members.
Participates in on-going trainings to ensure high standard of service and best practices in the field is achieved.
Complies with risk management policy for health and safety, infection control, data security and WHMIS.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL SUCCEED

Is aligned with Wing Kei’s vision and mission to continue to deliver excellence in senior care.
Completion of a recognized university degree program in Social Work, or equivalent.
Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
Has a minimum of 2 years of experience in counseling or group work.
Exhibits consistent critical thinking and problem solving.
Excellent organization and program management skills.
Possesses effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
The ability to communicate in Chinese would be an asset.
Is resourceful, with a positive and flexible attitude.
Senior-focused related experience is a definite asset.
How to Apply:

By sending your resume and a cover letter to Wing Kei Human Resources at careers@wingkei.org

If you are shortlisted for this opportunity, we will contact you regarding next steps.

Benefits:

This is a benefit non-eligible position
Package includes:

Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Pension
We are an equity employer and encourage applications from all genders, persons with disabilities and visible minorities who may contribute to the wellbeing of our residents.

All new employees must complete a Criminal Records Check in accordance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act. In compliance with Alberta Health’s Infection Control standards, all new employees are required to provide a copy of their Tuberculosis or Chest X-Ray paperwork and a proof of positive immunity of MMR within 30 days of their date of hire.

Thank you for your interest in working at Wing Kei. Unless you are contacted for an interview, you will receive no further acknowledgment of your application.