SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISOR

OPEN COMPETITION

SOUTH EAST ZONE (Remote New Brunswick locations possible)

The Department of Social Development is seeking an individual to join the After hours Emergency Services team as a Social Worker Supervisor in the Moncton Zone with the possibility of remote locations in New Brunswick.

The After Hours Emergency Social Services delivery model is a shared responsibility between the South-East Zone and Regional offices and provides service from 4:30 pm to 8:15 am during weekdays and on a 24-hour basis on weekends and holidays. The AHESS Supervisor provides clinical consultation and direction to both AHESS and regional on-call Social Workers.

As a member of the AHESS team, the successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the work of Social Workers and other professional staff as well as the management of staff which includes recruiting, determining training and developmental needs, resolving conflicts, setting performance objectives, evaluating performance, providing advice and clinical support, as well as providing motivation and coaching. Duties also include the responsibility for the planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing of the activities related to the delivery of Departmental programs. Other duties may be assigned as required.

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.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Social Work with a minimum of three (3) years' experience in the delivery of front-line community, social, child welfare services and/or adult services OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work with a minimum of six (6) years' experience in the delivery of front-line community, social, child welfare service and/or adult services OR
• Currently working as a Social Worker for the Department of Social Development with a Master's Degree and a minimum of three (3) years' experience in the delivery of front-line community, social, child welfare services and/or adult services OR
• Currently working as a Social Worker for the Department of Social Development with a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of six (6) years' experience in the delivery of front-line community, social, child welfare services and/or adult services.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate experience in the following asset qualification:

• 6 months experience in supervisory role.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Working variable hours and weekends. Candidates must have their own means of transportation. Travel within and outside the zone may be 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:

• Organizational Commitment;
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Team Leadership;
• Developing Others; 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;
• Knowledge of Department's Fiscal Environment; and
• Human Resource Management.

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

Salary: $ 81 536 to $ 97 292 per annum

We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by March 28, 2025, indicating competition number: R76-2024-25-84.

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, 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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