Zone: All Zones
Location: Sites Throughout NL Health Services

Social Worker Graduates - General Posting
General Vacancies
Various Positions including Acute Care, Long Term Care and Mental Health?
Permanent, Temporary, Full-Time and Part-Time positions available

Hours
Based on the needs of the department.

Salary CGCH39 (CAD37.94 - CAD042.46 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0004656
Posted Date 2024-12-20
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications

Job Summary
The Social Worker I provides quality service to clients through the delivery of professional social work services in the Corner Brook and surrounding areas. The Social Worker I provides counselling, completes assessment, and provides referral services. The Social Worker also manages caseloads and completes documentation.

The position maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Social Work for professional integrity and practice issues.

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

• Occasionally, there is lifting or physical strength required to lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

• Regularly sits to consult with clients, conduct therapeutic sessions, and to work on the computer.

• Occasionally works in awkward or cramped body positions; pushes, pulls, and sets up furniture for group work, and drives to conduct home visits with clients.

• Regularly uses fine finger/precision work on a computer.

Job Qualifications

• Graduation with an accredited Bachelor of Social Work Degree is required.

• Current and continuing registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers (NLASW) is required.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including but not limited to, Mental Health Care and Treatment Act, Adult Protection Act, Advanced Health Care Directives Act, Medical Assistance in Dying, and the Children, Youth and Families Act.

• Knowledge of community resources, systems and programs.

• Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and mentor students.

• Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment and interventions with individuals, families and groups.

• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to deliver/facilitate effective presentations.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional environment and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently

• A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Potential Incentives, depending on Zone:

• Health Professional Student Bursary - $5000 - $10,000

• Sign On Bonus - $5,000 - $20,000

• Relocation Reimbursement

• Labrador Benefit Agreement - https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/files/working-with-us-collective-agreements-labrador-benefits-agreement.pdf

To become a part of our team: please submit an up-to-date resume/cover letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable. These positions are for all NL Health Services,
can you please clearly identify on your resume, what zone/s you wish to apply too.