Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Multi-Site (Primary Location: Mount Pearl Square)
Social Worker I
Community Support Program
Temporary Full-time (Until April 25, 2026 with possibility of extension)
01570RP1

Hours: 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 75 hours in a 4-week period (by mutual agreement)

Salary: CG-39 ($40.83 - $49.58 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0011454

Posted Date: 2025-05-15

Closing Date: 2025-05-22

The Social Worker provides professional Social Work services in the area of the Community Supports Program. The incumbent provides counselling, assessment, and referral services; manages caseloads and prepares and analyses reports. The Social Worker will also be expected to provide field instruction for Social Work students.

This position reports to the Program Manager for the Community Support Residential Team and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Social Work for professional integrity and practice issues.

The Residential Team includes caseloads that are comprised of clients availing of the following residential services: Alternate Family Care (AFC), Individualized Living Arrangements (ILAs), Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Eastern Residential Support Board (ERSB). The provision of these residential services may not be strictly located within the CBS area and may encompass all Zones within the Eastern Urban area.

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.
A Condition of employment includes a valid Class 5 Newfoundland Driver's License and the use of a personal vehicle.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.