SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

SOCIAL WORKER (Social Worker - Level 2)

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES (AHESS) INVENTORY

The Department of Social Development is seeking qualified individuals to work as Social Workers with After Hours Emergency Social Services (AHESS) in the Client Service Delivery Support Branch (Southeast Zone). The service is based in Moncton; however, as this is a telework position, employees can work remotely throughout the province.

The Department is responsible for providing quality programs and services to all New Brunswickers including children, families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. AHESS provides an emergency response capacity for Social Development programs and services after regular business hours over the phone. during weekdays and on a 24-hour basis on weekends and holidays. The social workers on duty assess referrals and service requests for social emergencies, Child Protection, Children in Care, and Adult Protection to determine the appropriate priority response in emergencies. Successful candidates will also be required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff members, professionals, community and volunteer agencies, government departments and the public. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor`s or Master`s degree in Social Work.

NOTICE TO PENDING SOCIAL WORK GRADUATES - Future graduates of a Bachelor`s or Master`s in social work are encouraged to apply.



These positions require written and spoken competence in English AND French. Please state your language capability.

Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Working variable hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required. These shifts are shared equitably across the team through a rotating schedule (for example, a 4-shifts-on, 4-shifts-off model). This approach provides flexibility while supporting a healthy balance between work and personal time.

In order to be appointed, candidates must be actively registered with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers and will be required to undergo a Criminal History Clearance, as well as an SD Record Check (under the Family Services Act) prior to appointment.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications;

Planning and Organizing Skills; Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full time employment.

Social Development

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As per the Civil Service Act, veterans who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

The New Brunswick Public Service:

📌 Social Worker - Remote (Moncton)
🏢 Department of Social Development
📍 Moncton