Social Worker I

Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Cordage Place
Social Worker I
Community Support Program
Personal Care Home Program - Long Term Care
Remote Work Opportunities
Permanent Full-time
NAPECH22
22593POS

Hours: 75 bi-weekly (Your hours of work will follow the flexible work schedule in accordance with Article 19.01(a) of the NAPE-HP Collective Agreement, based on 0-150 hours within a designated 4-week period (by mutual agreement))

Salary: CG-39 (CAD40.88 - CAD49.71 per hour) which includes a negotiated wage adjustment

Competition Number: VAC0017921

Posted Date: 2025-11-10

Closing Date: 2025-11-17

Job Summary
This position is part of an inter-disciplinary team responsible for the monitoring and licensing of Personal Care Homes. The primary responsibilities of this position will be case management and to ensure compliance to standards as outlined in the Personal Care Home Program Operational Standards 2007 and the Personal Care Home Legislation 2001. This will include monitoring activities and completing related reports for assigned Personal Care Homes. In this role the Social Worker will participate in team meetings, licensing meetings and investigation of complaints and must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision. The Social Worker will document in CRMS and complete monthly statistical reports as required. The successful candidate will provide in-service/education to PCH operators and staff on topics including, but not limited to, documentation, incident reporting and the Adult Protection Act, as well as developing presentations with the interdisciplinary team. The Social Worker is also responsible for adult protection referrals and provides case management services for residents of personal care homes including assessments, reassessment, transfer coordination, access to and authorization of eligible services. This position is expected to provide field instruction for Social Work students.

This position reports to the Regional Manager of the Personal Care Home Program and maintains accountability to the Social Work Professional Practice Consultant for professional integrity and 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):
Occasionally, there is lifting, or physical strength required to lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
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, and drives to conduct home visits with clients.
Regularly uses fine finger/precision work on a computer.

Job Qualifications
Graduation with an accredited Bachelor of Social Work Degree is required.
Current and continuing registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers is required.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, including but not limited to, Mental Health Care and Treatment Act, Adult Protection Act, Advanced Health Care Directives Act, Medical Assistance in Dying, and the Children, Youth and Families Act.
Knowledge of community resources, systems and programs.
Knowledge of crisis intervention and supportive counseling.
Knowledge of case management.
Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and mentor students.
Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment and interventions with individuals, families and groups.
Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and organizational skills.
Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to deliver/facilitate effective presentations.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional environment and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Conditions of employment include the use of a private vehicle.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.