personal support worker - home support
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Social Worker III
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September 25, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Cordage Place Social Worker III(Subject to Classification Review)Mental Health & Addictions - Traumatic Stress ServicesPermanent, Full Time02743POS Hours 75-hours bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days, evenings) Salary CG-43, ($45.48 - $56.13 which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable) Competition Number 2024006537 Posted Date 24 September 2024 Closing Date 1 October 2024 About Us Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca Job Summary This is an advanced, clinical practice and leadership position providing social work services to adult outpatients with a history of trauma within the Mental Health and Addictions Program. The Social Worker provides individual and group therapy using a broad range of theoretical frameworks and professional analysis of complex situations. The Social Worker may provide consultation to other areas of the Mental Health Program. This position exercises a significant degree of independent clinical judgment in determining appropriate intervention strategies and in developing, implementing and evaluating treatment goals for individuals. The Social Worker will also be expected to provide field instruction for Social Work students.This position reports to the Program Manager of the Traumatic Stress Services Program and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Social Work for professional integrity issues. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):Occasionally there is lifting or physical strength required to carry boxes of resources/materials, flip charts and audio-visual equipment up to 15 lbs. Occasionally work demands result in considerable fatigue requiring periods of rest.Constantly sits to work on the computer or to drive to meetings. Regularly uses fine finger/precision work to enter information into computer systems. Visual and auditory concentration is required when reviewing client files/notes and for documenting work into computerized systems. A higher-than-normal level of attentiveness and carefulness is required when assessing clients, especially those who may be at a high risk, in order to ensure their health and safety, staff's safety, and to prevent any possible dangers or hazards from happening. Lack of control over the work pace and time pressures can occur when completing assessments, case documentation and workload reports, managing emergency and routine appointments within the allocated timeframe. Occasionally there are interruptions due to a crisis situation. Job Qualifications Graduation with a Clinical or Integrated Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program with the MSW field placement in a clinical practice is required.Current and continuing registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers (NLASW) is required.Minimum of five years of experience within the last seven working as a Social Worker in a mental health and addictions program, including a minimum of one year of experience working as a Social Worker with clients who have experienced trauma, is required. Experience with individual, family and group therapy is required.Experience in brief therapy modalities is an asset. ASIST training is an asset. Completion of specific Trauma education, such as Risking Connections, is an asset.Knowledge of relevant legislation, including but n
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$45.48HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CareerBeacon
#2114167
Advertised until
2024-10-25
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