Social Worker, Mental Health

Social Worker

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in your community? Do you want to help empower Albertans with disabilities to live fuller, more independent lives? Join us in bringing our vision to life:
Inspiring Potential. Building Community. Enriching Lives.

Easter Seals Alberta is a registered charity dedicated to fostering inclusion, independence, and wellbeing for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions. Since 1951, we have been connecting Albertans with impactful programs, services, and advocacy. For 75 years, we have evolved alongside the needs of our communities, adapting, growing, and innovating, while staying true to our core mission: supporting individuals and families across Alberta to thrive.

Easter Seals fosters a work environment that is inclusive and diverse, where our people can be themselves, and every idea and perspective is valued to reflect the people we serve.

Reporting to the Program and Resource Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the overall success and health of Easter Seals Alberta’s programs for the Alberta South region. This position requires a strong background in delivering program excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with extensive knowledge of community resources and needs based assessment tools.

At Easter Seals Alberta, how we work is just as important as what we do. We are guided by our values of Innovation, Collaboration, and Empathy, and we look for team members who bring these to life every day.

• Lead with Empathy by delivering family-centered support grounded in compassion, respect, and understanding. You prioritize meaningful relationships and ensure every individual, family, and partner feels heard, valued, and supported.
• Work Collaboratively by communicating openly and effectively, building strong relationships across teams, and contributing to a positive, inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to grow and succeed.
• Think Innovatively by embracing continuous learning, staying curious, and seeking out new ideas, tools, and approaches to better serve our community and strengthen our impact.
• Act with Integrity and Accountability by respecting organizational policies, procedures, and best practices, and showing up with professionalism in everything you do.
• Champion Inclusion and Belonging by actively supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your daily work, ensuring all voices are respected and represented.
• Be Adaptable and Responsive by stepping up to meet evolving needs, whether supporting colleagues or families, and going above and beyond to ensure no one falls through the cracks.

As part of our team, you will play a critical role in empowering individuals and families through empathetic support, collaborative partnerships, and innovative service delivery.

• Provide clear, accurate, and accessible information on disability supports and services, including Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD), Family Managed Services (FMS), and Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) agreements.
• Support individuals, families, and professionals in navigating systems, accessing resources, and coordinating services to meet their unique needs.
• Guide clients through needs-based assessments and co-create personalized service plans that promote independence, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Connect clients to community and provincial resources, including financial supports, adaptive equipment, mental health services, and other disability-related programs.
• Assist clients in accessing and using digital tools (such as OCR system,  accounts, digital signatures) to support efficient service access.

• Empower clients and families to confidently manage their supports by providing coaching on employer responsibilities, including hiring, training, and managing staff.
• Offer guidance on financial reporting and compliance requirements for FMS and FSCD agreements.
• Deliver engaging learning opportunities for clients, families, and professionals on topics such as FSCD…