Social Worker I

NL Health Services; Baie Verte; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is looking for a Social Worker I to perform assessments and service planning for adults requiring support. The role involves significant autonomy and collaboration with various stakeholders to promote client welfare. Candidates should have a Bachelor Degree in Social Work, current registration with NLCSW, and at least two years of experience in community programs. Strong analytical and communication skills, as well as a commitment to the core values of compassion and accountability, are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience within the last 5 years working in the Community Supports Program.
• Current registration with NLCSW.
• Familiarity with Provincial Home Support Program and RAI assessment tool.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized assessment and service planning for clients.
• Assist clients through service planning based on individual needs.
• Conduct investigations of reports of adult abuse or neglect.

Skills

Assessment and intervention techniques

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention techniques

Education

Bachelor Degree in Social Work

Job description

Zone: Central Zone

Location: BVP - Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte

Social Worker I

Central Zone - HCS Home/Com Sw - Baie Verte

Permanent Full-time

40350POS

Hours: (8 hours; Days, Evenings)

Salary: CGHP39 (CAD40.83 - CAD49.58 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0011891

Posted Date: 2025-05-27

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Definition of work

This is an advanced professional level position involving a high degree of responsibility, autonomy and independence in identifying and providing specialized assessment, individual service planning and critical intervention services. Within policy parameters, the Social Worker accepts, screens, and actions referrals in relation to adults who require supportive services, completes comprehensive client assessments and using an interdisciplinary approach, assists the client through service planning based on individual needs and available resources. Work involves carrying an active caseload of clients in receipt of an array of services and working directly with clients / families / care providers, social workers continually assess and monitor client strengths, resources, needs, and approved services. Adhering to the Adult Protection Act of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Social Worker accepts and evaluates reports of adult abuse / neglect and conducts investigations when necessary. Social Worker?s also adhere to standards for client services in accordance with the Canadian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, the Standards of Practice in Social Work, and the Social Workers Act of Newfoundland and Labrador. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Required qualifications

• ? Bachelor Degree in Social Work.
• ? Current registration with NLCSW.
• ? 2 years? experience within the last 5 years working in the Community Supports Program.
• ? Familiarity with the Provincial Home Support Program and the RAI assessment tool
• ? Considerable knowledge of the needs, resources and services available to seniors and individuals with disability.
• ? Demonstrated ability in comprehensive assessment, interviewing and crisis intervention techniques, and social work programming and delivery methods.
• ? Established analytical capability and oral / written communication skills.
• ? Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• ? Availability to participate in an on-call rotation.
• ? Daily use of a private vehicle for employment.
• ? Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)
• ? A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
• ? A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.