SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT & YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL WORKER (SW2)

VARIOUS ZONE

Inventory

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of youth and young adults? Do you believe in providing youth and young adults, in and from care, equitable opportunities for success, as their peers, as they transition to adulthood? Do you believe in approaches that recognize a young person's diverse background and unique circumstances, supporting them where they are at, recognizing their need for self determination and support through their healing journeys? Do you recognize how behaviours are often a symptom of trauma and can be expressed differently?

Youth Engagement and Young Adult Services is rooted in the principal of equity. The program is designed to recognize the unique circumstance of each, youth, and young adult, ensuring a relationship-based approach, with tailored support, resources, and opportunities that are needed to reach outcomes equal to their peers.

The Department of Social Development is seeking individuals to join Child & Youth Well-Being Services as a Youth Engagement & Young Adult Social Worker throughout the province. The Child and Youth Well-Being Act was proclaimed in January 2024 with a strong commitment and focus on supporting youth and young adults (16 to 26 years of age) who are or were in the legal care of the Minister and/or were receiving Youth Engagement Services.

Social Development will act to enhance their partnerships with other government departments and community to facilitate best possible outcomes for these youth/young adults.

We are seeking candidates with a strong passion and conviction that youth and young adults have the right to supports, well-being, and connections so they will be well-equipped as they transition to adulthood. Focus on Housing supports, Relationships, Life Skills, Education, Training, Employment, and Individual Interests are the foundation of this program. If you believe youth and young adults deserve the BEST, if you are innovative and embrace community partnerships, and believe in the VOICE of youth and young adults; then we want YOU on our team.

As a member of the team, the successful candidate will be knowledgeable in key areas such as available services/supports for youth and young adults and the ability to develop authentic youth and young adult relationships.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing specialized supportive services to youth and young adults needing more intensive supports while implementing trauma-informed knowledge as they guide and support the youth and young adult into transitioning into interdependence.
• Partnering with community to facilitate a variety of services including mentoring and delivering innovative programs that support better outcomes for Youth and Young Adults.
• Ongoing evaluation of needs, safety and well-being of Youth and Young adults.
• Assisting individuals in developing and implementing healthy, supportive networks.
• Prepare and review plans of service, completing various assessments, leading collaborative meetings with community resources, services, family, and natural supports, and assessing/determining required supports while focusing on outcomes for the youth/young adult that include opportunities for education, training, employment and connections.
• Capacity to "accept the youth where they are at" and to meet the youth/young adult where it best meets their needs. Thus, working within community and not always in a traditional government office. Openness to work flexible hours will be required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Completed Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work

In order to be appointed, candidates must be actively registered with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers and will be required to undergo a Criminal History Clearance, as well as an SD Record Check (under the Family Services Act) prior to appointment.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required for some positions and written and spoken competence in English is required for some positions. 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.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate experience in one or more of the following asset qualifications:

• Demonstrates an ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals and community partners
• Strong assessment skills
• Understanding of Youth and Young Adult issues.
• Experience working with youth to develop strategies for building resilience.
• Knowledge of NB Case or NB Families or other electronic systems for managing program information.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have own means of transportation. Transporting youth and youth adults may be required. Travel within the region and some travel within the Province is required.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Client Service Orientation;
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Flexibility;
• Commitment to Learning;
• Analytical Thinking/Judgement; and
• Teamwork and Cooperation.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications;
• Planning and Organizing 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: $71,370 to $87,672 per annum

We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by July 18, 2025, indicating competition number: R76-2025-26-26.

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.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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