social worker

Stella's CircleSt. John's, NLJob Bankpublished 09/02/2026
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Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Work setting:

Community service organization. Associations and non profit organizations.

Tasks:

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of social programs .
  • Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required .
  • Prepare detailed plans for clients returning home after a stay in a rehabilitation centre.
  • Provide mediation services.
  • Perform administrative tasks.
  • Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems.
  • Plan programs of assistance for clients.
  • Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services.
  • Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals working with a client group.
  • Advocate on client's behalf in courts or at hearings.
  • Conduct social research.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes.
  • Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs.
  • Monitor and evaluate.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Membership in a provincial association of social workers.

Target audience:

Adults.

Security and safety:

  • Criminal record check.
  • Enhanced reliability security clearance.
  • Vulnerable sector check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Fast-paced environment.
  • Work under pressure.
  • Tight deadlines.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Large workload.
  • Large caseload.
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

  • Client focus.
  • Dependability.
  • Efficient interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral communication.
  • Excellent written communication.
  • Flexibility.
  • Interpersonal awareness.
  • Judgement.
  • Organized.
  • Reliability.
  • Team player.
  • Values and ethics.
  • Adaptability.

Screening questions:

  1. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
  2. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

  • Dental plan.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Health care plan.
  • Paramedical services coverage.
  • Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

  • As per collective agreement.
  • Group insurance benefits.
  • Life insurance.
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long term benefits:

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).

Other benefits:

Wellness program.