Job Description
Job Summary and Requirements
This is an until -filled competition. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time with 24-hours posted notice.
This competition will also be used to fill vacancies of a permanent, term, auxiliary and/or casual for Regional Mobile Social Worker, this position is based in Whitehorse. Other positions similar in scope that may become available in the next three months.
Yukon's Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services.
Support the Department of Health and Social Services and Family and Children's Services Branch to make a difference in Yukon and provide a range of support to families and children within Yukon communities.
The Family and Children's Services Branch is responsible for territory-wide delivery of services and programs that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth, and families.
As a Regional Social Worker - Mobile, you will deliver Child Welfare in all Yukon communities, and the City of Whitehorse. In this role, you will make a positive difference in the lives of children, youth and families within Yukon
If you have a desire to support the lives of Yukoners through a dedicated career in social services, consider becoming a member of our dynamic Family and Children's Services team. We seek a highly motivated, dynamic, resourceful and results-oriented social worker for our communities.
Regional Social Worker - Mobile are delegated to carry out duties under the Child and Family Services Act, provide after hours on-call coverage as required and work collaboratively and with transparency with First Nation governments.
For more information about this position, please contact Norm Welch, at (867) 332-3970 or norm.welch@Yukon.ca.
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Susan Bryant HR Consultant at (867)456-6087 or: susan.bryant@gov.yk.ca
Essential Qualifications
Submit your resume demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications - specifically - how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential qualifications shown below. Note: Further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
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Bachelor of Social Work; and,
Social work experience and/or practicum in providing services to families, children and individuals.
Experience working in remote communities and indigenous cultural competency would be an asset to this role
Prior child welfare/intervention experience within the last three years may be considered an asset as are experience in working with Signs of Safety and working with an electronic case management system, and living and working in remote communities
NOTE: If your Bachelor of Social Work Degree is from outside of Canada, you need to confirm equivalency through any members of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada.
Candidates who are currently students in a Bachelor of Social Work program, who can demonstrate the essential qualifications through internships, practicums, cooperative and voluntary placements, and that have verification of graduation in 2023 may be considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and assessed on:
Demonstrated interest in rural Yukon social work;
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation's culture;
Strong knowledge and experience in social work principles and practices in child welfare and case management;
Demonstrates interest in child and family services, including child protection;
Sound ethical decision making and judgement skills that demonstrate the capacity to complete family, children and individual assessments at a professional level;
Excellent decision-making skills and practice guided by the Canadian Association of Social Work Code of Ethics;
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and professional partnerships that demonstrates a professional level of written and oral communication;
Ability to take a broad-based, strategic approach to community development in response to mandated client service;
Ability to prepare affidavits or court documents and intervention services, including investigations and core protection services; and,
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:
Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector,
Valid Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent,
Verification of Bachelor of Social Work or Masters of Social Work; and,
Demonstrate the potential to be delegated within 12-months of hire under the Child and Family Services Act.
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