Social Service Worker

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Yukon is looking for a Social Service Worker in Whitehorse. The role involves providing social work services to individuals, families, and communities throughout their life cycle. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in social sciences and experience with child welfare. They will work in diverse conditions while ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks. This position offers a compelling opportunity to serve the Yukon community while enjoying the benefits of working in a supportive government environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Financial and non-financial benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, youth and/or families involved with the child welfare is preferred.
• Candidates who are currently students in a Bachelor of Social Work program may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to individuals, families and communities.
• Ensure service delivery is consistent with the legislative framework.
• Respond to complex and crisis situations.

Skills

Demonstrated interest in Whitehorse Yukon social work

Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Strong knowledge in child welfare

Sound ethical decision-making skills

Ability to prepare affidavits or court documents

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Undergraduate (Bachelor) degree in social sciences

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

This posting will be used to fill 4 term positions (until March 31, 2027) working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions. This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse 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.

• For more information on this job, please contact Tim Darling, Manager, Family Services at [e-mail]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Darlene Allain, HR Consultant at [e-mail]

Your Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• 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 that the Yukon and the Government of Yukon have to offer.

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• Working at Yukon government

Important Application And Job Requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• 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 the 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”.

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

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

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Willingness to travel within and outside of Territory on an occasional basis with limited notice; and,
• Willingness to work extended hours with limited notice or be on standby for extended periods of time with frequent evening, weekend, and statutory holiday work hours are required.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Eligibility List: 12 months