Job opportunity
Youth Diversion Social Worker I
Recovery Alberta
Youth mental health and substance use support define this temporary full-time Social Worker I position at Edmonton Mental Health Clinic. Work days in Edmonton with a reliable vehicle.
Within the Edmonton Mental Health Youth Diversion Program, you will support youth ages 12–17 facing low-risk minor offenses and concurrent concerns. The role combines screening, assessment, communication, referrals, and collaborative case coordination. You will work with caregivers, justice partners, health services, and community stakeholders while reporting to a Care Manager. Consultation with clinical teams and supervisors supports coordinated service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Attend court to gather and screen youth referrals
Gather and document initial client information
Provide basic assessments and short-term family support
Connect clients with community services and supports
Participate in case conferences and team meetings
Requirements:
Diploma in Social Work
Active ACSW registration or eligibility
Two years supporting adolescents with concurrent disorders
CPR, First Aid, and crisis intervention certification
Reliable vehicle and driver's license
Apply your youth diversion, screening, referral, and stakeholder communication skills as a Social Worker I in Edmonton.
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Apply on source site Within the Edmonton Mental Health Youth Diversion Program, you will support youth ages 12–17 facing low-risk minor offenses and concurrent concerns. The role combines screening, assessment, communication, referrals, and collaborative case coordination. You will work with caregivers, justice partners, health services, and community stakeholders while reporting to a Care Manager. Consultation with clinical teams and supervisors supports coordinated service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Attend court to gather and screen youth referrals
Gather and document initial client information
Provide basic assessments and short-term family support
Connect clients with community services and supports
Participate in case conferences and team meetings
Requirements:
Diploma in Social Work
Active ACSW registration or eligibility
Two years supporting adolescents with concurrent disorders
CPR, First Aid, and crisis intervention certification
Reliable vehicle and driver's license
Apply your youth diversion, screening, referral, and stakeholder communication skills as a Social Worker I in Edmonton.
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