Posted 2 months ago
Social Assistance Worker
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary full-time Social Assistance Worker for the Personal Care Home Program in the Eastern Rural Zone, based at Clarenville - Coish Place, until March 1, 2027, with possible extension. The role provides resource counseling and social support to clients, working independently alongside social worker case managers within interdisciplinary teams. Hours are 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days) at CG-29, CAD 27.61 to 30.67 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Provide resource counselling and social support to Personal Care Home Program clients
- Work independently in clinical practice with social worker case managers
- Participate as an integral member of interdisciplinary teams
- Visit clients and drive to client visits
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Humanities or Business
- Knowledge of financial assessments and long-term care programs
- Knowledge of community agencies and eligibility requirements
- Class 5 driver's licence and personal vehicle
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 30 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Social Sciences, Humanities, Business |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 983 |
| Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Clarenville - Coish Place Social Assistance Worker Personal Care Home Program Temporary Full-time (until March 1, 2027, with the possibility of extension) NAPE HS 27144TMP |
|---|
| Hours | 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days) |
| Salary | CG-29 (CAD27.61 - CAD30.67 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0028956 |
| Posted Date | 2026-09-11 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary This position reports to the Division Manager and the primary responsibilities of this position are to provide resource counseling and social support services to clients within the Personal Care Home Program. The Social Assistance Worker works as an integral member of the interdisciplinary teams and works closely with each team member. The position requires a significant amount of independent clinical practice in conjunction with Social worker case managers. 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): Regularly moves/lifts objects less than 10 lbs. and occasionally may provide assistance to lift object up to 30 lbs. with push/pull light to medium forces for patient handling. Constantly sits and performs fine finger precision work when using a computer. Regularly stands, walks, and drives to client visits. Alertness and concentration required while frequently completing repetitive tasks and constant auditory/visual concentration. Job Qualifications Graduation from a recognized/approved Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences/Humanities or Business is required. Knowledge of financial assessments for home supports, medical discharge, long-term care, assistance and/or subsidy programs. Knowledge of community support agencies, programs and eligibility requirements. Knowledge of complex health concerns. Demonstrated strong critical thinking, problem solving and time management skills. Demonstrated strong advocacy skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with clients/patients/families and various community resources. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills. A condition of employment includes the use of personal vehicle and a Class 5 driver’s license. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. |
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