Community Services Worker

Position Details

Social Supports and Well-Being - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Community Service Worker serves as a link between social work practice and Indigenous communities, and assists in bridging the cultural gap to ensure the best interest of the health, safety and well-being of children, families and the community. This position assists social workers in providing vital cultural knowledge, assists with the development of plans to incorporate cultural values, assists with interdisciplinary services to ensure support plans are implemented, and in advocating for clients for other services. This position is also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation of client assessment and treatment progress, and also may assist the social worker in conducting home visits, office visits, and transportation of clients. The incumbent also provides language translation services where able, and performs other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of a High School Diploma (equivalencies will be considered)
2. Experience providing support services in an Indigenous community
3. Ability to speak Innu-aimun (asset)
4. Experience working with children and families (asset)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of Indigenous community supports and services
2. Knowledge of SSWB programs and services relating to children and families (asset)
3. Records management skills
4. Ability to effectively exchange information
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality
6. Ability to work independently
7. Ability to work in a team
8. Relationship building

Conditions of Employment

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 Frances Traverse at FrancesTraverse@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.
• Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process with a focus on removing barriers. For common potential accommodations and adjustments during the recruitment process, click here. Accommodation information will be kept confidential.
• 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.
• Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
• 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.