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

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

Join a team dedicated to protecting children, supporting youth, and strengthening families and communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. As a Social Worker I, you will play a critical frontline role in delivering child welfare services and supporting positive outcomes for children, youth, and families.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a agile and meaningful environment where your clinical skills, judgment, and commitment to service excellence will have a direct impact on the lives of others.

These positions are essential to supporting rural and remote communities, where access to services may be limited. This role provides a unique opportunity to ensure equitable access to services across geographically dispersed areas.

What You Will Do

As a Social Worker I, you will deliver professional social work services across a range of programs, including Protective Intervention Services, Adoption Services, Youth Services, and Community Youth Corrections.

In this role, you will:

- Conduct risk and safety assessments for children, youth, and families
- Provide counselling and case management services to individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Screen, assess, and prioritize referrals for service
- Develop and implement intervention and case plans
- Collaborate and consult with internal teams and community partners
- Complete documentation in accordance with legislation, policy, and professional standards

You will also prepare reports and legal documentation, provide testimony in court as required, and conduct home and community visits to support service delivery.





This work often involves responding to complex situations, including crisis and emotionally challenging circumstances, requiring sound judgment, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.

A key component of this role is travel to rural and remote communities to ensure consistent and equitable service delivery. This includes working directly in communities where services are not always locally based.

The position will be assigned to one of the above communities to support service delivery in rural communities and includes travel requirements. Employees will work a flexible schedule, including one week on travel status within a four-week period, with the remainder of time spent completing casework from an assigned headquarters location based on operational needs.

What You Bring

You are a compassionate and skilled professional who values ethical practice and client-centered service delivery. You have strong assessment and decision-making skills, and the ability to work effectively in complex and fast-paced environments.

You demonstrate resilience, self-awareness, and a commitment to maintaining personal wellness while supporting individuals experiencing crisis and adversity.



You are also comfortable working independently while travelling to support clients in rural and remote communities.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of a Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW)
2. Experience working with children, youth and families
3. Experience working in the field of child protection (asset)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of professional social work practice relating to the well-being of children, youth and families
2. Case management skills
3. Risk management skills
4. Decision making skills
5. Ability to effectively exchange information
6. Self-awareness and self-care
7. Ability to manage high-stress situations
8. Commitment to service delivery excellence
9. Relationship building
10. Cultural competency

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

1. Registered with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW)
2. Certificate of Conduct satisfactory to the Employer
3. Vulnerable Sector Query satisfactory to the Employer
4. Child Protection Record Check satisfactory to the Employer
5. Proof of valid Class 5 driver’s license
6. Private vehicle with Business Insurance

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Ability to work a flexible schedule (scheduled and unscheduled)
2. Participation in an on-call rotation
3. Use of a private vehicle with business insurance
4. Capacity to professionally manage high stress situations, including exposure to confrontational and emotionally distressed individuals stressful, confrontational, and emotionally distressed situations

Information for Applicants For more information about this opportunity, please contact: Craig Spinney, Regional Administrator [email protected]

📌 Socia Worker I (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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