Travel Social Worker: Indigenous Communities Crisis Care

Bayshore HealthCare; Remote; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider focused on Indigenous communities is seeking Social Workers to provide crisis intervention and assessments in remote areas of Nunavut. Candidates must have a degree in social work and experience in Child Protective Services. The role involves working with high-risk cases and requires travel for extended periods. A commitment to Indigenous values and best practices in social work is essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a registered Social Worker, especially in Child Protective Services.
• Current and valid registration to practice as a Social Worker.
• Ability to travel to remote communities in Nunavut.

Responsibilities

• Providing crisis intervention and assessments of suicide risks.
• Working with complex cases and potentially aggressive individuals.
• Planning programs of assistance for clients.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessments

Care planning

Child protective services

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

A healthcare provider focused on Indigenous communities is seeking Social Workers to provide crisis intervention and assessments in remote areas of Nunavut. Candidates must have a degree in social work and experience in Child Protective Services. The role involves working with high-risk cases and requires travel for extended periods. A commitment to Indigenous values and best practices in social work is essential.