Regional Social Worker – Mobile
Government of Yukon, department of Health & Social Services – Regional Services is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Regional Social Worker – Mobile. Government of Yukon is a beacon of compassion and support for the residents of Canada’s breathtaking Yukon territory. The department’s tireless efforts encompass a wide range of vital services, including healthcare delivery, health promotion, social programs, and community development initiatives. Candidates who are passionate to kick-start their career in the esteemed Government of Yukon’s Department of Health & Social Services will find an extraordinary opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Yukon
Position: Regional Social Worker – Mobile
No of Vacancies: 5
Salary: $96,893.00 – $112,483.00
Standard Hours Bi-weekly: 75
Employment Type: Full-time – Permanent
Location: Yukon
Classification: SS17
Travel: 25%
Department: Health & Social Services – Regional Services
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have a Bachelor of Social Work
Experience: Candidates should have social work experience and/or practicum in providing services to families, children and individuals
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have experience working in remote communities, and indigenous cultural competency would be an asset to this role
- The candidates should be able to have prior child welfare/intervention experience within the last three years, which may be considered an asset
- The candidates should be able to have experience in working with Signs of Safety, which would be an asset
- The candidates should be able to have experience in working with an electronic case management system, which would be an asset
- The candidates should have experience living and working in remote communities
- The candidates should be able to confirm equivalency of their Bachelor of Social Work Degree from outside of Canada through any members of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada
- The candidates should be able to demonstrate interest in rural Yukon social work
- The candidates should be able to have the ability to work in a multicultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation’s culture
- The candidates should be able to have a strong knowledge and experience in social work principles and practices in child welfare and case management
- The candidates should be able to demonstrate interest in child and family services, including child protection
- The candidates should be able to have sound ethical decision-making and judgment skills that demonstrate the capacity to complete family, children, and individual assessments at a professional level
- The candidates should be able to have excellent decision-making skills and practice guided by the Canadian Association of Social Work Code of Ethics
- The candidates should be able to have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships and professional partnerships that demonstrate a professional level of written and oral communication
- The candidates should be able to have the ability to take a broad-based, strategic approach to community development in response to mandated client service
- The candidates should be able to have the ability to prepare affidavits or court documents and intervention services, including investigations and core protection services
- The candidates should be able to have the ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to carry out duties under the Child and Family Services Act
- The candidates should be able to provide after-hours on-call coverage as required
- The candidates should be able to work collaboratively and with transparency with First Nation governments
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected, and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!