Social Assistance Worker

Department of Social Supports and Well-Being

This is a professional support position, which reports directly to a Clinical Program Supervisor and works collaboratively with Social Workers and other team members in the daily provision and coordination of activities necessary for effective service delivery and case management within the spectrum of Social Supports and Well-Being (SSWB) Child and Youth Services programs. Responsibilities of this position include direct client/public contact, analytical and administrative functions. Duties include supervising access visits; arranging and accompanying children various appointments visits; assisting in the completion of financial based requests and record checks in accordance with delegated authority, applicable legislation, and policy; assisting in completion of background checks; preparing applications for benefits for children under the care of the Manager. The Social Assistance Worker ensures appropriate documentation of case records; prepares and analyzes workload management tools; prepares files for and attends court as required. Additional duties include assisting clients with the identification of community supports, accompanying Social Workers on home visits, and arranging case conferences and Individual Support Services Plan meetings. The Social Assistance Worker provides instruction, models appropriate communication and interaction between parents and children, as well as assists youth with a variety of life skill activities. Other related duties may be assigned as required.

Screening Criteria

1. Degree in a related social sciences field (equivalencies will be considered)

2. Experience working with children, youth and families

3. Case management experience (asset)

4. Office administration experience (asset)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of social work services relating to children, youth, and families

2. Knowledge of documentation and records management practices

3. Ability to effectively exchange information

4. Ability to think critically

5. Ability to manage time and tasks

6. Ability to work in a team and build relationships

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

1. Certificate of Conduct satisfactory to the Employer

2. Vulnerable Sector Query satisfactory to the Employer

3. Child Protection Clearance Check satisfactory to the Employer

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Use of private vehicle with business insurance

Information for Applicants

This is a NAPE HS bargaining unit position and as per the Collective Agreement, applicants internal to the bargaining unit will be processed prior to other candidates.

For more information about this opportunity please contact Craig Spinney at CraigSpinney@gov.nl.ca