Home Support Advisor

FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
HOME SUPPORT ADVISOR (Pay Band 6)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
15 MONTH SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY
Central Office, Fredericton
(Remote work may be considered)

The Department of Social Development is seeking an individual to join the Adult Client Services Support branch as a Home Support Advisor in its Central Office located in Fredericton. An alternate work location may be considered with a documented remote work agreement.

As a member of the Long Term Care Priorities Team, the successful candidate will lead initiatives, such as those identified in the Stronger Care for Seniors: A Long-Term Care Plan for New Brunswick, that aim to improve the delivery of home support to seniors and adults living with a disability. In addition, the Home Support Advisor will provide interpretation, consultation and guidance on contract and standard issues, perform program monitoring and provide advice to senior leaders. The Home Support Advisor is expected to maintain an awareness of service developments in the province, in other jurisdictions and in professional literature related to home support service delivery. This position involves establishing effective working relationships with community partners, services providers and within the department. The ability to work effectively on an independent basis and within groups is essential. The Home Support Advisor must have strong oral and written communication skills, analytical and planning skills as well as the capacity to cope with short time deadlines. Other duties may be assigned as required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in health care profession related field such as Social Work or Nursing and at least four (4) years experience in senior care or home support OR a Bachelors degree in health care profession related field and at least six (6) years of experience in senior care or home support.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Travel throughout the province is required and candidates must have a valid driver's license.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

The successful candidates will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgement;
• Relationship/ Network Building;
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Client Service Orientation;
• Teamwork & Cooperation; and
• Initiative.

TECHNICAL COMPTENCIES:

The successful candidates will possess the following technical competencies:

• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications;
• Planning and Organizing Skills;
• Consulting Skills; and
• Written Communication.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $79, 326 to $105, 534 per anum

We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by October 8, 2026 indicating competition number: R76-2026-27-24. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Social Development
Human Resource Services
4th floor, 551 King Street
Fredericton, NB
E3B 1E7

Telephone: (506) 462-5096
E-mail: [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the Civil Service Act, candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We promote a scent-reduced environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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