Social assistance worker
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development based in Harbour Grace, NL is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Social assistance worker. Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development focuses on improving citizens’ lives through targeted support services. It offers programs in child welfare, senior care, and social assistance. The department collaborates with various stakeholders to address community needs and enhance well-being. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Department: Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
Division: Child and Youth Services Branch – Eastern Region
Position: Social assistance worker
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $27.07 – $30.07 hourly
Employment Type: Permanent/Temporary
Position Group: NAPE – Hospital Support
Location: Harbour Grace, NL, CA
Shift: 37.5 hours per week
Competition Number: CSSD.24.25.0615
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of Degree in a social sciences field
Experience: Candidates should have office administration experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have the ability to effectively exchange information and ability to work in a team and build relationships
- The candidates should have the ability to manage time and tasks efficiently and ability to think critically
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have experience working with children, youth, and families and case management experience and satisfactory Criminal Record Check from local police
- The candidates should have knowledge of social work services relating to children, youth, and families
- The candidates should have knowledge of documentation and records management practices
- The candidates should have a recent and satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check and use of a private vehicle with business insurance
- The candidates should have Child Protection Clearance Check satisfactory to the Employer
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide professional support, reporting directly to a Clinical Program Supervisor and collaborating with Social Workers and other team members in the daily provision and coordination of activities necessary for effective service delivery and case management within the spectrum of Children, Seniors and Social Development (CSSD) Child and Youth Services programs
- The candidates should be able to handle direct client or public contact, perform analytical and administrative functions
- The candidates should be able to complete supervising access visits and arrange and accompany children to various appointments
- The candidates should be able to assist in completing financial-based requests and record checks in accordance with delegated authority, applicable legislation, and policy
- The candidates should be able to assist in completing background checks and supervise access visits
- The candidates should be able to prepare applications for benefits for children under the care of the Manager
- The candidates should be able to ensure appropriate documentation of case records, prepare and analyze workload management tools, and prepare files for and attend court
- The candidates should be able to assist clients with identifying community supports, accompany Social Workers on home visits, and arrange case conferences and Individual Support Services Plan meetings
- The candidates should be able to provide instruction, model appropriate communication and interaction between parents and children, and assist youth with a variety of life skill activities and perform other related duties
Benefits:
- The candidates will get pay, pensions, occupational health and safety, Government Policies, standards of conduct, learning and development Opportunities
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 and competition number) 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!