Registered Social Worker, Behavioural Assessment Unit Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 54783)

Description

This posting is for one (1) Temporary, Full-Time position that may continue until August 1, 2026

The Diversion and Desistance Branch is seeking applicants for one Social Worker position to work within our Behavioral Assessment Unit. This Position is critical to the client management process. The major responsibilities of these positions include:

• Facilitate community-based needs assessment. Build & maintain partnerships. Guide client through problem solving processes
• Apply needs assessment skills. Facilitate community driven research initiatives. Identify change strategies. Develop strategic options for specific issues. Develop community partnerships 
• Identify gaps in social services in order to enhance effectiveness of clients and community. Work with staff, families, clients and service providers to facilitate and enhance system response to needs. Evaluate social service programs and their implementation. Identify impact of social and economic systems. 
• Assist clients with funding - Research funding sources. Refer clients to appropriate funding sources. Support clients in completion of application process. 
• Plan and deliver direct social programs - Conduct program needs assessment including interpretation of statistics and demographics. Assist in the development and implementation of client monitoring, performance evaluation & evaluation tools. Assess previous programs offered. Select alternative programs. Identify and collaborate with appropriate partners. 
• Conduct Assessment - Identify resources so that referral information is available. Evaluate and assess problems. Provide information and referral. Evaluate capacities for social and financial means. 
• Undertake crisis intervention - Assess personal and family crisis. Refer individuals and families to appropriate services. Encourage victims of family violence to assist with prosecution. 
• Conduct individual counselling. Provide interpretation of problems and behaviors and recommend alternatives. Identify and analyze clients' need for services using priorities, exploring alternatives and working with clients to develop plans for resolving problems. Mediate to meet client needs. Assist individuals and families to establish a responsible and balanced living environment. Counsel clients so that they are better able to cope with problems by instructing, coaching, modelling, providing feedback and assisting with problem solving. Assist clients in carrying out problem solving activities directed toward resolving issues e.g. housing, money management, healthcare and employment issues. Assist families towards the goal of self-help. Take action to eliminate or reduce endangerment. Provide information to clients about resources in the community and assist clients in selecting and utilizing resources. Conduct outreach activities. Intervene and/or mediate conflicts. 
• Contribute to professional learning and development - Consult with peers to improve service and increase competency of self and others. Assist in the orientation of colleagues. Guide, counsel and mentor social work professionals and students so that work performed meets standards and professional growth is enhanced. Assemble, disseminate and apply information on social issues and services. Identify and apply informal training opportunities. 
• Perform administrative activities - Analyze and comment on policy documents and reports. Develop, implement and monitor service improvement projects. Provide input and recommend revisions to policies. Develop and review objectives and work plans. Attend department meetings and committees. Document assessments, services rendered, client outcomes, so that records are accurate and adequate