Social Worker I

Department of Social Supports and Well-Being Reporting to the Client Services Manager, the Social Worker I will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team assisting clients with complex needs. Specifically, this position interviews clients to assess needs; provides counselling support; assists clients in navigating complex support services and systems; works collaboratively with Client Services Officers, Career Development Specialists and community stakeholders; accepts referrals from government agencies and community partners; and provides assistance and information pertaining to procedures to pursue child support. Screening Criteria Completion of a Bachelor of Social Work degree Clinical social work experience Experience completing Bio/Psycho/Social assessments to determine client needs Experience providing general counselling and referral services Experience coordinating services between agencies (asset) Assessment Criteria Knowledge of professional social work practices and standards Knowledge of Income Support programs (asset) Case management skills Risk assessment skills Counselling skills Ability to effectively exchange information Ability to work in a team Ability to work independently Ability to manage stress Client service orientation Conditions of Offer Recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from local police Recent and satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Query Registration as a professional social worker with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW) Conditions of Acceptance Acknowledge requirement for day travel (occasional) Acknowledge requirement for access to transportation or use of a personal vehicle Information for Applicants For more information about this opportunity please contact, Cheryl Dove, Client Services Manager, via email: [email protected] , or Tel# (709) 729-7306

The Social Worker I assesses client needs through interviews and provides counseling support within a multi-disciplinary team. They assist clients in navigating complex support systems and coordinate services with government agencies and community stakeholders.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree and be registered with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers. Experience in clinical social work, bio/psycho/social assessments, and general counseling is required.

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• Clinical Social Work
• Bio/Psycho/Social Assessments
• Counselling
• Referral Services
• Case Management
• Risk Assessment
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Client Service Orientation
• Stress Management
• Information Exchange

• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Healthcare
• Customer Service & Support
• Consulting

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 17, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable