social worker
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Social Worker I
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August 22, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Charles Bell Building, Kenmount Road Social Worker ICommunity Support Program Zone 1- St. John's East/Torbay/Bell Island Temporary, Full-Time (until January 6, 2025 with the possibility of extension)27203TMP 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 150 hours in a 4-week period (by mutual agreement). Salary CG-39 ($37.94 - $42.46 per hour) Competition Number 2024005856 Posted Date 21 August 2024 Closing Date 28 August 2024 About Us Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca Job Summary The Social Worker provides professional Social Work services in the area of the Community Support 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 Division Manager for Community Support and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Social Work 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.Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. Otherwise, If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$37.94HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contract
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#2107178
Advertised until
2024-09-21
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