Social Worker I

Location: BELL PLACE - Bell Place Community Health Centre - Gander

Social Worker I

Central Zone - HCS AUTISM - REG

Permanent Full-time

NAPE HP

40384POS

Hours : (8 hours; Days)

Salary : CGHP39 (CAD40.88 - CAD49.71 per hour)

Competition Number : VAC0027930

Posted Date : 2026-08-14

Closing Date : Open until filled.

Definition of work:

This is an advanced professional level position involving a high degree of

responsibility, autonomy and independence in identifying and providing

specialized assessment, individual service planning and critical intervention

services for children and youth for Supportive Services for Children and Youth

(SSCY) and Autism Services.

Within policy parameters, the Social Worker accepts, screens, and actions

referrals in relation to children and youth who require supportive services,

completes comprehensive client assessments and using an interdisciplinary

approach, assists the client through service planning based on individual needs

and available resources. Work involves carrying an active caseload of clients in

receipt of an array of services and working directly with clients / families / care

providers, social workers continually assess and monitor client strengths,

resources, needs, and approved services. Adhering to the Adult Protection Act of

Newfoundland and Labrador, the Social Worker accepts and evaluates reports of

adult abuse / neglect and conducts investigations when necessary. Social

Worker’s also adhere to standards for client services in accordance with the

Canadian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, the Standards of Practice

in Social Work, and the Social Workers Act of Newfoundland and Labrador. The

successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for

promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a

commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and

patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and

implementing improvements.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work.

• Current registration with NLASW.

• 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years working Community Supports

Programs.

• Familiarity with the Provincial Home Support Program and Community

Support Program Needs Assessments.

• Familiarity with assessment tools.

• Considerable knowledge of the needs, resources and services available to

individuals with a disability.

• Demonstrated ability in comprehensive assessment, interviewing and crisis

intervention techniques, and social work programming and delivery

methods.

• Established analytical capability and oral / written communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Daily use of a private vehicle for employment.

• Consistent demonstration of corporate values.

• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for

this position.

• A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police

authority.