Clinical Program Supervisor
Competition Number: SSWB.26.27.0757
Posted Date: October 30, 2026
Closing Date:
November 9, 2026
Employment Type:
1 Temporary
Division: Child and Youth Services Branch - Central / West Region
Department: Department of Social Supports and Well-Being
Position Group: Management
Location: Stephenville
Salary:
$82,016 - $106,621 per annum (HL-23), 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Onboarding
Position Details
Department of Social Supports and Well-Being
The Clinical Program Supervisor has management responsibilities for Social Supports and Well-Being (SSWB) Programs legislated by the Child and Youth Care and Protection Act, the Adoptions Act, the Young Persons Offences Act, and the Youth Criminal Justice Act. This position is accountable for providing clinical supervision to Social Workers, Social Worker Assistants, paraprofessionals and clerical support; managing a broad range of SSWB services that protect children and youth from maltreatment; and engaging in short and long-term planning, including permanency planning and adoptions, for children in continuous custody. This position will be responsible for analyzing and approving requests for client service in accordance with delegated authority levels; interpreting policy, legislation and practice standards; assigning and evaluating work while managing workload demands; maintaining communication with provincial, regional, district and community partners; managing program budgets, staff expenditures and ensuring effective human resource management; ensuring compliance with professional standards and clinical standards of practice for self and team members and participating directly in client-related court proceedings as required. Clinical Program Supervisors operate from a highly specialized clinical and managerial skill set and must engage in continuous professional development in order to maintain acceptable clinical practice standards. Other duties may also be performed as required
Screening Criteria
1. Completion of a Bachelor of Social Work degree
2. Clinical experience working with children, youth and families
3. Supervisory experience, particularly in the field of child welfare (asset)
4. Completion of a Master of Social Work degree (asset)
Assessment Criteria
1. Knowledge of acceptable clinical practices and standards
2. Knowledge of social work programs and community services related to children, youth and families
3. Knowledge of legislation governing the Department of SSWB related to children and families (asset)
4. Supervisory skills
5. Ability to effectively exchange information
6. Ability to think critically
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality
8. Ability to work independently and manage time and tasks
9. Relationship building
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Offer
1. Registered with Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW)
2. Certificate of Conduct satisfactory to the Employer
3. Vulnerable Sector Query satisfactory to the Employer
4. Child Protection Clearance Check satisfactory to the Employer
5. Valid Class 5 driver’s license
Conditions of Acceptance
1. Flexible work schedule (scheduled and unscheduled)
2. Participation in the Clinical Program Supervisor on-call rotation.
3. Use of private vehicle with business insurance
Information for Applicants
For more information about this opportunity please contact Craig Spinney, Regional Administrator at CraigSpinney@gov.nl.ca
- The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
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- Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
- It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
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- Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
- This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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