Job Posting

Social Worker/LCT

Title: Social Worker/LCT

Location: Elsipogtog First Nation

Type of contract: Full-time term contract position until March 30th, 2026 and extended with the renewal of the provincial agreement.

Compensation: The salary offered will be based on experience and will follow the provincial salary scale for the incumbent's position.

Overview: Under the supervision of the Cultural Clinical Lead and the Coordinator, the incumbent will work with Elsipogtog students directly in the schools. As part of the Elsipogtog Youth Wellness Circle Team, the position responsibilities include offering culturally based support with mental health and behavioral concerns, addiction, academic and classroom support. The successful candidate will also provide individual intervention and group counseling/therapy.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent competency to fulfill role of clinical interventionist. (LCT, OT, Behavioral Interventionist, etc.)

Member in good standing with the New-Brunswick Association of Social Workers and/or any other professional association related to their field of practice.

Skilled professional judgement and ability to solve problems and conflicts;

Ability to be well organized, to manage one's time and to set priorities;

Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

Excellent work history (performance and attendance);

Ability to speak Mi'kmaq is an asset

Experience working in a Mi'kmaw community

Experience working with indigenous and clinical staff in areas of child and youth mental

health.

Demonstrated skills in leadership, resource management and decision-making;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

Criminal Record check and vulnerable sector check.

Work with us: To apply for this position, please send a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements for this position as well as your resume to Melinda Levi, [email protected] ca by April 31, 2025.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.