Social Assistance Worker
NL Health Services - 934 Jobs
Gambo, NL
Closed
Job Details:
Location: GAMBO - Dr. Brian Adams Community Health Centre
Social Assistance Worker
Central Zone - HCS Home/Com Sw - New Wes Valley
Temporary Full-time (Approximately 9 months)
NAPE HS
45788TMP
Hours: 75 (8 hours; Days)
Salary: CG29 (CAD27.61 - CAD30.67 per hour)
Competition Number: VAC0026079
Posted Date: 2026-06-19
Closing Date: 2026-06-26
Definition of Work:
The Social Work Assistant provides para-professional services to clients, and their families in a supportive and assisting role to Social Workers and other health care team members. This person will report to the Manager of Community Supports Services with NL Health Services -Central Zone.
This Social Work Assistant will assist Community Support Social Workers in the community setting by providing interventions of a practical and concrete nature. These interventions include but are not limited to, Special Assistance Orders including health supplies, equipment and oxygen, completing financial assessments and liaising with community and government resources on behalf of clients. This work involves client and family interviews and consultations with a variety of agencies and staff, in person and by telephone. The Social Work Assistant will support Community Support Social Workers with scheduling, telephone calls and completion of assigned monitoring visits to clients in their homes and personal care homes. The Social Work Assistant works collaboratively as part of a team and may conduct independent visits to clients under the direction of the Community Support Social Worker. Written correspondence and documentation, as well as support in compiling reports and statistical information for the social worker may also be required.
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 year completion of a post-secondary diploma in social sciences.
• Consideration may be given to candidates who have completed two years post-secondary training at the university level in an area of social sciences.
• Experience in a health setting or community setting with demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public.
• Hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and the use of a personal vehicle for work purposes.
• Ability to receive direction, accept delegated tasks and perform these collaboratively or independently.
• Consistent demonstration of NLHS values, Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (I CARE)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of the community supports program and agencies which may be involved in supporting clients and families.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a social work assistant, social services worker or area of community supports.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
