Social Development

SOCIAL WORKER - ADULT PROTECTION SERVICES

(Social Worker - Level 2)

INVENTORY

SOUTH EAST ZONE - MONCTON

The Department of Social Development is seeking Social Workers to work in the Adult Protection, Long Term Care, and Disability Support Programs in the Moncton office.

The Department is responsible for providing quality programs and services to all New Brunswickers including children, families, seniors, and persons with disabilities.

Adult Protection Social Workers are responsible for managing a case load of Adult Protection files, which includes conducting investigations, assessing risks, developing plans, providing support and resources, while documenting and reporting findings.

Disability Support Program Social Workers are responsible for completing assessments for applicants who require support services related to their disability, conducting home visits, and managing a caseload of clients.

Long Term Care Social Workers are responsible for completing assessments and case management for Long Term Care clients as well as participating in Adult Protection investigations when necessary.

Successful candidates will 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. Management may reassign the successful candidates to different program areas such as Child Welfare or Child Protection, based on operational requirements and/or priorities.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required for some positions, while other positions require written and spoken competence in English. Please state your language capability.

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

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.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Some positions require working on weekends, variable hours, drivers licence, and having your own means of transportation within the assigned region.

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.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.

We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by December 14th, indicating competition number: R76-2024-25-58.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

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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