Social Assistance Worker

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Newfoundland and Labrador

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Job Details:

In-person

$27.61 - $30.67 / hour

Full-time

Temporary

Experienced

Zone: Central Zone
Location: Central Zone - To Be Determined
Social Assistance Worker
Central Zone - HCS Home Support Admin
Temporary Full-time (Approximately one year)
NAPE HS
45745TMP

Hours: 75 (8 hours; Days)

Salary: CG29 (CAD27.61 - CAD30.67 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0015459

Posted Date: 2025-10-21

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Job Summary
This is a professional support position which provides administrative and supportive services to case managers in the daily provision and coordination of activities necessary for effective client service delivery and case management within the Community Support Program. Responsibilities of this position include direct client/public contact, analytical and administrative functions. This Social Assistance Worker is part of an interdisciplinary team collaborating with case managers, home support coordinators, financial assessors and external agencies to coordinate care for clients. Will be working with in the new digital Home Support Solution, performing data entry, sending digital referrals electronically and monitoring referral acceptance. Need to ensure client clinical information is current, monitoring individualized support plans to ensure accuracy within the Home Support Solution. Provides ongoing feedback to case managers and home support coordinators regarding provision of services.

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):

?Regularly moves/lifts objects less than 10 lbs. and occasionally may provide assistance to lift object up to 30 lbs with push/pull light to medium forces for patient handling.

?Constantly sits and performs fine finger precision work when using a computer.

?Alertness and concentration required while frequently completing repetitive tasks and constant auditory/visual concentration.

Job Qualifications
?Graduation from a recognized/approved bachelor?s degree in social sciences/Humanities or Business is required.
?Knowledge of community support agencies, programs and eligibility requirements.
?Knowledge of complex health concerns and/or mental health issues. Effective time management, communication, organization and strong interpersonal skills are essential. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate an ability to be self-directed and exercise independent clinical judgement in a community-based environment with limited supervision.
?Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills. A satisfactory record of work performance is required.
? Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)

Competition Number: VAC0015459

Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
Financial incentives and relocation support.
Student placements and clinical residencies.
Remote work options available.
Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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