Community Social Worker

4 days ago

Calgary, Canada City of Calgary Full time

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a Community Social Worker, you will partner with residents and other partners, using a community development approach to identify needs, build upon community strengths and capabilities, develop capacity, and create and implement action plans to address issues and promote social inclusion and participation. Primary duties include:
- Engage a wide range of residents and other partners to maximize citizen access and involvement in community issues.
- Assess community needs, strengths, and capabilities.
- Develop and implement community-based plans to promote increased inclusion and participation.
- Represent communities and bring forward relevant information so that The City can address broader issues in a proactive manner.

**Qualifications**
- A degree in Social Work and at least 2 years of practical community development experience in a neighbourhood and/or international setting.
- Current registration or the eligibility to be registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers is required.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) and access to a personal vehicle for business use is required.
- Experience must include:

- Community mobilization with residents to initiate and implement strategies to meet community needs.
- Community assessments to identify social issues and solutions.
- Facilitation of neighbourhood-based engagement and planning for resident-led community development initiatives.
- Communication with diverse populations.
- Development, support and evolution of community networks and partnerships.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the following key areas: teamwork, assessment, engagement, community development, innovation and creativity, dealing with conflict, political acumen, community social planning and evaluation.
- Demonstrated sensitivity, competence and skills when dealing with diverse backgrounds and different viewpoints.
- Must be able to work independently and collaboratively, with an encouraging approach when faced with ambiguity, unfamiliar tasks, or conflict.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- A security clearance will be conducted.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

**Workstyle**
- Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Community Strategies

Position Type: Up to 3 Temporary (up to 18 months)
Location: 3810 17 Avenue SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $44.76 - 59.84 per hour
(2025 Rates)
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Job ID #: 311276

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