Social service worker Jobs in Sackville, NB

About the Opportunity

The Social Worker is responsible for clinical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of prevention and early intervention programming for adolescents at-risk for or who have mild substance use and / or mental health problems. As part of a team, the Social Worker must be knowledgeable and utilize principles from harm reduction, population health, community development, health promotion and prevention, and early intervention. The Social Worker provides a wide range of services in schools and communities, including screening, assessment, supportive counseling, referral, case navigation / management, early / brief intervention, outreach, and group programming

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work
• Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Work (NSCSW)
• Two years’ (post-BSW) related clinical experience (preferably working with children and adolescents with mental health, substance use, or concurrent disorders in a community based setting providing case management and other supportive interventions)
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources / programs and community development methods
• A high degree of proficiency in screening and risk assessment skills, including suicide risk assessment
• An ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships within health care and the community at large
• A sound working knowledge of harm reduction strategies and stages of change theory
• Knowledge and experience with brief intervention strategies, solution focused approaches, motivational interviewing skills and client engagement strategies
• Knowledge and experience with trauma informed care approach
• Knowledge of social determinants of health / social context and its importance to decision formulation
• Demonstrated knowledge of cultural sensitivity and cultural competency
• Demonstrated knowledge of recovery oriented practice & patient and family centered care
• The incumbent will need to have previous experience working with a significant amount of autonomy ensuring the plan of care is being fully articulated and work collaboratively with the care teams when adjustments are needed
• Experienced in offering supportive brief intervention strategies focuses on harm reduction and recovery
• A working knowledge of the DSM and experience in utilizing screening and triaging tools
• Travel is required, must have access to reliable transportation

Minimum two years of clinical experience required. If not available, candidates with less than two years of experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Healthcare Social Worker A (Developmental) scale.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Compensation and Benefits

Healthcare Social Worker B

$36.58 - $47.35 Hourly

Healthcare Social Worker A (Developmental)

$34.80 - $43.30 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.