The Edmonton Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our Mental Health team. In this role, you will provide vital support to individual military family members through specialized programs and services that will help to enhance their strength and resilience as they navigate the unique challenges of military life, with a focus on supporting one of the biggest shifts in their lives: the transition from military to civilian life.
This Social Work role, under the Mental Health Team Lead, develops, implements, assesses, and delivers crisis intervention and mental health services to military families. This involves initial and ongoing contact with individuals, screening for needs, providing referrals, short-term counselling, crisis intervention, program development, facilitation of preventive workshops, networking with community resources, and responding to critical incidents.
The successful candidate will be inspired by the MFRC’s mission to help military families be strong and resilient and will use their in-depth understanding of how to approach mental health concerns to make a difference in our community.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor of Social Work degree with membership or the ability to register with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ASCW).
- At least three years' experience in delivering community social work, crisis intervention. prevention work, supportive counselling, and interdisciplinary team navigation services
- Successful completion of a clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check and a clear Child Welfare Intervention Check.
- A willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends on occasion.
- The ability to work with confidential information in a professional and sensitive manner.
- Proficiency in utilizing a strength-based, client-centered approach to support clients effectively.
- Proven ability to innovate and work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong facilitation and communication skills that actively engage clients.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Teams.
- Knowledge of the unique challenges of the military lifestyle an asset
The salary range for this position is $60,229.00-$65,144.00 annually based on qualifications and experience.
Job description available on CFMWS.ca/Edmonton/MFRCjobs. Forward resume, covering letter and three professional references to:
Devon Travers, Mental Health Team Lead
MFRC
P.O. Box 10500
Edmonton, AB T5J 4J5
Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Please note, candidates may be selected for an interview before the application deadline, so we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. The MFRC thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The MFRC is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workplace diversity, equality, and inclusion through our guiding principles of integrity, inclusion, ethical conduct, innovation, transparency, respect and responsibility in all our actions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,229.00-$65,144.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
