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Regional Social Worker

4 months ago

Whitehorse, Canada Yukon Full time

Essential Qualifications

how you meet the following qualifications – specifically – how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential qualifications shown below. Please note that selection for further consideration will

Bachelor of Social Work; and, Social work experience and/or practicum in providing services, to families. Preference will be given to individuals that have some prior experience in delivering Child Protection/Intervention services,  Experience working in remote communities and indigenous cultural competency would be an asset to this role

NOTE: If your Bachelor of Social Work degree was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through any members of the Alliance of Credentials Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC)

Candidates who are currently students in a Bachelor of Social Work program, who can demonstrate the essential qualifications through internships, practicums, cooperative and voluntary placements, and that have verification of graduation in 2024 may be considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

Demonstrated interest in rural 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; Demonstrates interest in child and family services including child protection; Sound ethical decision making and judgement 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 build and maintain effective relationships and professional partnerships that demonstrates a professional level of written and oral communication; 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, Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Additional Information


Conditions of Employment:

Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance, Valid Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent, Verification of Bachelor of Social Work; and, Demonstrate the potential to be delegated within 12-months of hire under the Child and Family Services Act.

Job Requirements:

Work in rural communities Extensive travel is required Provide coverage for other workers as needed Frequent evening, weekend and statutory holiday work hours are required; and, Occasionally involvement in situations involving angry, abusive or abused clients and may be exposed to hazards from frequently working around volatile parents and/or children who are in crisis.

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Eligibility List 12 months Post Date 28 November 2023 Close Date 27 February 2024