child welfare social worker

Government of Canada; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated social worker to join their team in providing essential services to youth and families. This role involves assessing client needs, planning assistance programs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will play a vital role in supporting adolescents and individuals facing social challenges. The position offers comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for professional development, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.
• Experience in youth services and social assistance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to assess their situation and determine services needed.
• Plan programs of assistance and refer clients to necessary agencies.
• Prepare reports and establish personalized care plans.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Team player

Dependability

Flexibility

Organized

Values and ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Developmental services worker

Social work, general

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Developmental services worker
• Social work, general

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Michif

Work site environment

• Youth services

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Social and family service agency
• Child Welfare Organization
• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required
• Take authorized protective action when necessary
• Perform administrative tasks
• Plan programs of assistance for clients
• Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals working with a client group
• Prepare reports or case histories
• Interview patients to obtain case histories
• Establish personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Implement an interdisciplinary plan of care

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Adolescents
• Developmentally delayed
• People with personal or social adjustment difficulty
• Social assistance recipient

Social work specialization

• Child welfare

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Adaptability

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week