Posted 6 months ago
Social Worker I
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
SIGNALS
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a permanent full-time Social Worker I in Harbor Breton on the Connaigre Peninsula, Central Zone. The role carries an active caseload of adults needing supportive services, including specialized assessment, service planning, and adult abuse investigations. Schedule is 75 hours biweekly (8-hour days), with on-call rotation, daily private vehicle use, and pay of CAD 40.88 to 49.71 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Accept, screen and act on referrals for adults needing supportive services
- Complete comprehensive client assessments and service plans
- Monitor client strengths, needs and approved services
- Investigate reports of adult abuse and neglect under the Adult Protection Act
- Carry an active caseload and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Current NLCSW registration
- Two years' community supports experience in the last five years
- Familiarity with Home Support Program and RAI-hc tools
- Availability for on-call rotation
- Daily use of a private vehicle
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-07
- 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 |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 75 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | NLCSW registration, RCMP Certificate of Conduct |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Social Work |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,001 |
Job description
| Zone: Central Zone Location: HBH - Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre Social Worker I Central Zone - HCS Home/Com Sw - Harbor Breton Permanent Full-time NAPE HP 40346POS |
|---|
| Hours | 75 (8 hours; Days) |
| Salary | CGHP39 (CAD40.88 - CAD49.71 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0024442 |
| Posted Date | 2026-05-08 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Definition of work: This is an advanced professional level position involving a high degree of responsibility, autonomy and independence in identifying and providing specialized assessment, individual service planning and critical intervention services. Within policy parameters, the Social Worker accepts, screens, and actions referrals in relation to adults who require supportive services, completes comprehensive client assessments and using an interdisciplinary approach, assists the client through service planning based on individual needs and available resources. Work involves carrying an active caseload of clients in receipt of an array of services and working directly with clients / families / care providers, social workers continually assess and monitor client strengths, resources, needs, and approved services. Adhering to the Adult Protection Act of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Social Worker accepts and evaluates reports of adult abuse / neglect and conducts investigations when necessary. Social Worker’s also adhere to standards for client services in accordance with the Canadian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, the Standards of Practice in Social Work, and the Social Workers Act of Newfoundland and Labrador. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements. Required qualifications: • Bachelor Degree in Social Work. • Current registration with NLCSW. • 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years working in the Community Supports Program. • Familiarity with the Provincial Home Support Program and the Long-Term Care and Community Support Program Adult Needs Assessment. • Familiarity with assessment tools including the Long-Term Care and Community Support Program Adult Needs Assessment and the RAI-hc Assessment. • Considerable knowledge of the needs, resources and services available to seniors and individuals with disability. • Demonstrated ability in comprehensive assessment, interviewing and crisis intervention techniques, and social work programming and delivery methods. • Established analytical capability and oral / written communication skills. • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Availability to participate in an on-call rotation. • Daily use of a private vehicle for employment. • Consistent demonstration of Central Health’s corporate values; Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Stewardship and Quality. • A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position. • A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority. |
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