Social Service Worker

Government of Yukon

Faro

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Financial and non-financial benefits

Job summary

A territorial government agency in Yukon is looking for a Social Service Worker to provide essential social work services to individuals and families. This full-time term position involves responding to crises and delivering services consistent with legal requirements. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences and experience working with children and families. This job is situated across communities in Yukon, and includes benefits such as competitive salaries and diverse financial advantages.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the social sciences, preferably in human services.
Experience with children and families in child welfare is preferred.
ACESC equivalency for degrees obtained outside Canada may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide social work services across the life cycle.
Ensure service delivery consistent with legislative frameworks.
Respond to complex and crisis situations in communities.

Skills

Demonstrated interest in Whitehorse Yukon social work

Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Strong knowledge in child welfare

Capacity for ethical decision-making

Ability to handle high-risk cases

Skill in preparing court documents

Ability to work independently and in teams

High-risk cases

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in social sciences

Job description

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting will be used to fill 3 term full‑time positions (until March 31, 2027) working 75 bi‑weekly. It will establish a 12‑month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions. This job is based in Pelly Crossing, Faro, and Ross River in the beautiful Yukon.

Who We Are

Yukon’s Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well‑being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services. The Family and Children’s Services Branch is responsible for territory‑wide delivery of child protection services and programs that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth and their families. The unit responds to complex and crisis situations and works with families to ensure continued safety and well‑being of children. Collaborative working relationships with Yukon First Nations and Indigenous governing bodies are critical in this work. This unit also provides on‑call services 24/7 to ensure that a response to concerns of child harm is available, at any time, every day of the year.

This Opportunity

The Social Service Worker in communities will provide social work services to individuals, families and communities across the life cycle. The position ensures service delivery is consistent with the legislative framework, delegated authorities, departmental values, principles, standards and procedures. The purpose of this position is to provide limited social work delivery in the absence of the delegated Social Worker.

Contact Information

For more information on this job, please contact Brian Bendell, Manager Regional Services at Brian.Bendell@yukon.ca
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Katharine Terrion, HR Consultant at Katharine,Terrion@yukon.ca

Your benefit

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non‑financial benefits, including the Government of Yukon’s many benefits.

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment. As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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Important Application And Job Requirements

Essential Qualifications

Undergraduate (Bachelor) degree in the social sciences from an accredited university with preference for a degree in the human services field.
Experience working with children, youth and/or families involved with child welfare is preferred.

NOTE: If your undergraduate (Bachelor) degree was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through any members of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC).

Candidates who are currently students in a Bachelor of Social Work program, who can demonstrate the essential qualifications through internships, practicums, cooperative and voluntary placements, and that have verification of graduation in 2026 may be considered.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Skills (Desired knowledge, skills and suitability)

Demonstrated interest in Whitehorse Yukon social work
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation's culture
Strong knowledge and experience in social work principles and practices in child welfare and case management
Demonstrated interest in child and family services including child protection and working with children in out of home care
Sound ethical decision‑making skills that demonstrate the capacity to complete family, children and individual assessments at a professional level
Ability to take a broad‑based, strategic approach to community development in response to mandated client service
Ability to prepare affidavits or court documents and intervention services including investigations and core protection services
The skill to work with high‑risk complex cases with a strong ability to help deescalate clients and/or deal with potentially volatile and aggressive individuals
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

Vulnerable Sector Security Clearance
A child welfare record check satisfactory to the employee
Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent
Verification of undergraduate (Bachelor) degree in social sciences field
Demonstrate the potential to be delegated within 12 months of hire under the Child and Family Services Act

Job Requirements

Willingness to work in rural communities
Travel is required
Provide coverage for other workers as needed
Frequent evening, weekend and statutory holiday work hours are required
Occasional involvement in situations involving angry, abusive or abused clients
May be exposed to hazards from frequently working around volatile parents and/or children who are in crisis

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