Social Worker I

NL Health Services; New-Wes-Valley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a Social Worker I for an advanced professional role. Candidates should have a Bachelor Degree in Social Work and current registration with NLASW. This position involves specialized assessments, client service planning, and providing critical interventions. The successful applicant must demonstrate strong analytical skills, crisis intervention techniques, and an ability to collaborate within a team. Adherence to ethical standards and a focus on safety is essential, along with participation in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Current registration with NLASW.
• Familiar with Provincial Home Support Program and Long Term Care and Community Support Program.
• Knowledge of assessment tools like RAI-HC Assessment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized assessment and service planning for clients.
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments and monitor services.
• Adhere to the standards of practice and code of ethics.
• Evaluate reports of abuse/neglect and conduct investigations.

Skills

Comprehensive assessment

Crisis intervention techniques

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Analytical capabilities

Education

Bachelor Degree in Social Work

Job description

Zone: Central Zone
Location: DRYKJ - Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre, New-Wes-Valley
Social Worker I
Central Zone - HCS Home/Com Sw - New Wes Valley
Permanent Full-time
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Hours: 75 (8 hours; Days, On-Call)

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

Competition Number: VAC0012239

Posted Date: 2025-06-19

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. The successful applicant will 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 NLASW.
• Familiarity with the Provincial Home Support Program and the Long Term Care and Community Support Program Adult Needs Assessment.
• Familiarity with assessment tools including the Long Term Care and Community Support Program Adult Needs Assessment and the RAI-HC Assessment.
• Considerable knowledge of the needs, resources and services available to seniors and individuals with disability.
• Demonstrated ability in comprehensive assessment, interview 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 NL Health Services corporate values; 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.

Preferred qualifications

• 2 years experience within the last 5 years working in the Community Sup-ports Program.