Clinical Program Supervisor

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

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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• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.