Posted 17 months ago
Social Worker I
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a Social Worker I for a permanent full-time role at Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre in New-Wes-Valley. The role assesses adults needing supportive services, builds service plans, carries an active caseload, and investigates adult abuse or neglect under the Adult Protection Act. The posting states a day schedule of 8 hours with on-call rotation, a pay range of CAD 40.83 to 49.58 per hour, and daily use of a private vehicle.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and monitor adults needing supportive services
- Create individual service plans with an interdisciplinary team
- Carry an active caseload of clients and families
- Investigate reports of adult abuse or neglect
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Social Work required
- Current NLASW registration required
- Familiarity with Home Support and Long Term Care assessment tools
- Knowledge of seniors and disability services
- 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
- 2025-06-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| 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 | NLASW registration |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,001 |
Job description
| Zone: Central Zone Location: DRYKJ - Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre, New-Wes-Valley Social Worker I Central Zone - HCS Home/Com Sw - New Wes Valley Permanent Full-time 40354POS |
|---|
| Hours | 75 (8 hours; Days, On-Call) |
| Salary | CGHP39 (CAD40.83 - CAD49.58 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0012239 |
| Posted Date | 2025-06-19 |
| 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. The successful applicant will 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 NLASW. • 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 Com-munity 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, interview 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 NL Health Services corporate values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE) • 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. Preferred qualifications: • 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years working in the Community Sup-ports Program. |
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