Social Worker

2 weeks ago

Whitehorse, Canada Yukon Government Full time

**This posting**

This posting will be used to fill 3 permanent full-time positions and 1 Term position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

**Your role**

Family and Children Services is looking for motivated, collaborative, and committed social workers with a desire to work in the area of child welfare.

Family Services Social Worker positions are responsible for the provision of child welfare casework in the areas of child protection, family services, and children in care. Social Workers in this area conduct investigations, assessments, and provide preventative and support services to children and families who may be at risk of abuse and/or neglect. Additional responsibilities include children in care and extended family care. Family and Children Services Social Workers are delegated to carry out duties under the Child and Family Services Act, provide after hours on-call coverage as required and work collaboratively and with transparency with First Nation governments.

If you are committed to ensuring the community is a safe and caring environment in which children and their families may develop to their full potential, we look forward to hearing from you.

**Your benefits**

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
- Government of Yukon’s many benefits

**Your career, your home, your lifestyle**

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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- Yukon Life
- Working at Yukon government

**_Essential qualifications_**

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Bachelor of Social Work; and, Masters Of Social Work
- Social work experience and/or practicum in providing services to families, children and individuals.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

**_Desired knowledge, skills and suitability_**
- Demonstrated interest in Whitehorse Yukon social work;
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation's culture;
- Strong knowledge and experience in social work principles and practices in child welfare and case management;
- Demonstrated interest in child and family services including child protection;
- Sound ethical decision making skills that demonstrates the capacity to complete family, children and individual assessments at a professional level;
- Excellent decision making skills and practice guided by the Canadian Association of Social Work Code of Ethics;
- Ability to take a broad-based, strategic approach to community development in response to mandated client service;
- Ability to prepare affidavits or court documents and intervention services including investigations and core protection services; and,
- The skill to work with high risk complex cases with a strong ability to help deescalate clients and/or deal with potentially volatile and aggressive individuals.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

**_Conditions of employment_**

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
- Vulnerable Sector Security Clearance;
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence or equivalent; and,
- Verification of Bachelor of Social Work degree.
- Demonstrate the potential to be delegated within 12-months of hire under the Child and Family Services Act

**_Job requirements_**

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

- Willingness to travel within and outside of Territory on an occasional basis with limited notice; and,
- Willingness to work extended hours with limited notice or be on standby for extended periods of time with frequent evening, weekend, and statutory holiday work hours are required.

**Learn more**
- Eligibility List- 12 months- Post Date- 24 April 2024- Close Date- 22 July 2024

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