Manager - Social Work, Edmonton Corridor, Urban

Your Opportunity:

Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) is seeking a collaborative leader to join our team as Manager, Social Work. Reporting to the Director of Social Work, for Edmonton, NE, NW and Continuing Care Homes. The Manager, Social Work provides leadership for the planning, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of social work programs, practice initiatives, resources and service delivery supports across ALA. ALA provides Albertans with the support they need through a comprehensive assisted living system that offers a full range of services, including medical and non-medical supports, continuing care homes, home care, community care, and social services. ALA is focused on delivering care more effectively and consistently across the province by enhancing home and community services, expediting access to supportive living environments and continuing care homes, and ensuring Albertans and their caregivers are well-informed. Success in this role requires a skilled relationship builder who thrives in complex environments, can influence change across diverse stakeholder groups, and is passionate about enhancing client experience and outcomes. If you are a healthcare leader looking to make a meaningful impact at a provincial level, we encourage you to apply.

Description:

The Manager is responsible for advancing provincial social work programming that promotes consistent, evidence-informed and person-centered practice across home care, continuing care, community-based services and other Assisted Living Alberta programs. The position supports the development and implementation of provincial frameworks, tools, pathways and initiatives that strengthen psychosocial care, system navigation, caregiver support, advocacy, complex care coordination and equitable access to services.  The Manager works collaboratively with operational leaders, social workers, interdisciplinary teams, system partners and community organizations to support high-quality social work services and improve outcomes for clients, families and caregivers. The position ensures social work programming reflects legislative and professional practice requirements, organizational priorities, quality standards, and principles of cultural safety, diversity, inclusion and trauma-informed care.  The role will support the leadership and delivery of provincial initiatives related to social work practice, service integration, complex care planning, caregiver supports, vulnerable populations and social determinants of health. The position also provides subject matter expertise and supports implementation, change management, evaluation and continuous improvement activities that strengthen social work service delivery and professional practice across the province.