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Social Worker II
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary part-time Social Worker II for Long Term Care at the St. Lawrence U.S. Memorial Health Centre, running until October 30, 2027 with possible extension. The role provides social work assessment, counselling, admission and discharge coordination and consultation for residents, and supervises social work students. Pay is CAD 44.64 to 55.25 per hour, 37.5 hours biweekly on 8-hour days.
Responsibilities:
- Provide assessment and counselling for Long Term Care residents
- Coordinate admission and discharge
- Consult and assist in developing special programs
- Supervise and mentor social work students
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Social Work from a recognized university program
- Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers
- Previous social work experience, preferably in health care
- Experience with geriatric clients and community resources
- Strong analytical, organizational, oral and written communication skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| 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 | 979 |
Job description
| Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: St. Lawrence US Memorial Health Centre Social Worker II Long Term Care Temporary Part-time (until October 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension) AAHP 01242RP1 |
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| Hours | 37.5 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days) |
| Salary | CG-42 (CAD44.64 - CAD55.25 per hour, which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable) |
| Competition Number | VAC0031111 |
| Posted Date | 2026-11-10 |
| Closing Date | 2026-11-17 |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary This position is responsible for the provision of comprehensive social work services to Long Term Care residents and clients at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St Lawrence. Specific duties include assessment, counselling and coordination of admission/discharge, consultation, and assisting in the development of special programs. The Social Worker will also direct, supervise and mentor social work students. In performing these duties, the Social Worker will work as part of an interdisciplinary team. This position reports to the Regional Manager of Allied Health and maintains accountability to the Social Work Professional Practice Consultant for integrity and professional practice issues. 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): Work demands do not result in considerable fatigue requiring periods of rest. Occasionally, there is lifting or physical strength required (i.e. lifting or moving objects more than 50 lbs. such as moving clients in wheelchairs, helping clients with personal needs and carrying equipment). Regularly sits to consult with clients, conduct therapeutic sessions, and to work on the computer. Occasionally works in awkward or cramped body positions. Pushes, pulls and sets up furniture for group work. Fine finger/precision work is required for computer work. Visual concentration is required to observe facial and body expressions/language, behavior, physical appearance in order to interpret, integrate these observations into meaningful information. It is also required when reviewing client files or notes and for documenting work. Auditory concentration is required to listen attentively to the client and family members, to be alert to obtain and interpret information correctly, and to listen for tone, voice and the level of volume in their communications in order to detect distress/urgency. A higher-than-normal level of attentiveness and carefulness is required when assessing clients, especially those who may be at a high risk, in order to ensure safety for all. Lack of control over the work pace, and time pressures can occur. It is often challenging to balance client and non-client responsibilities. Job Qualifications Graduation with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized university program is required. Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers is required. Previous social work experience preferably in a health care setting. Knowledge of and experience in working with geriatric clients and utilizing community resources. Sound analytical, organizational, oral and written communication skills. Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. |
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