SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

SOCIAL WORKER
(Social Worker - Level 2)

OPEN COMPETITION

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES (AHESS) INVENTORY

The Department of Social Development is seeking qualified individuals to work as Social Workers with After Hours Emergency Social Services (AHESS) in the Client Service Delivery Support Branch. The service is located in Moncton, however a telework option from various locations across the province will be considered.

The Department is responsible for providing quality programs and services to all New Brunswickers including children, families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. AHESS provides an emergency response capacity for Social Development programs and services after regular business hours. The service is offered from 4:30 p.m. to 8:15 a.m. during weekdays and on a 24-hour basis on weekends and holidays. The social workers on duty assess referrals and service requests for Child Protection, Children in Care, and Adult Protection to determine the appropriate priority response, as well as approve emergency special benefits for the Income Support Program. Successful candidates will also be required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff members, professionals, community and volunteer agencies, government departments and the public. Other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work.

NOTICE TO PENDING SOCIAL WORK GRADUATES – Future graduates of a Master's / Bachelor's are encouraged to apply. Please ensure that your tentative date of convocation is indicated on your application.

Written and spoken competence in English AND French is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Working variable hours on evenings, weekends and holidays is required.

In order to be appointed, candidates must be actively registered with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers and will be required to undergo a Criminal History Clearance, as well as an SD Record Check (under the Family Services Act) prior to appointment.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Client Service Orientation;
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Flexibility;
• Commitment to Learning;
• Analytical Thinking/Judgment; and
• Teamwork & Cooperation.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications;
• Planning and Organizing Skills; and
• Written Communication.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $71,370 to $87,672 per annum

We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by December 31, 2024, indicating competition number: R76-2024-25-39.

Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis and interviews will be conducted monthly.

This competition will be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within the Client Service Delivery Support Branch.

Social Development
Human Resource Services
4th floor, 551 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1E7
Telephone: (506) 462-5096
E-mail: [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the Civil Service Act, candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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