Social Worker / Social Work Technician

Job summary

The role involves providing child protection services within the Child Welfare program under the direction of a Program Supervisor. Responsibilities include managing child protection cases and participating in an after-hours emergency on-call rotation.

Job details

The Oetjgoapeniag Elnoei Family Services Agency is seeking qualified individuals to fill the position of Social Worker or Social Work Technician within the Child Welfare / Child Protection Program. This position is based in the community of Elsipogtog First Nation, New Brunswick. Position Summary: Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, the successful candidate will provide services within Child Protection Services. The primary role will be within the Child Protection Program. Training, mentorship, and ongoing support will be provided. An after-hours emergency services rotation is required, in one-week increments several times per year. Qualifications & Requirements: Social Worker (SW) / Social Work Technician (SWT): Social Service Community Worker (SSCW) diploma, or Bachelor's/Masters in Social Work. Registration or eligibility for registration with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers is required for both Social Worker (SW) and Social Work Technician positions (SWT). Genuine interest in working within Mi'kmaq culture. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check What the job involves: Provide child protection services within the Child Welfare/Child Protection Program Work under the direction of a Program Supervisor Focus primarily on child protection cases. Participate in training, mentorship, and ongoing support. Take part in an after-hours emergency on-call rotation (one-week blocks, several times per year) Work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Engage respectfully and effectively within Mi'kmaq culture. Employment details: This is a full-time, fixed-term contract position for 12 months with the possibility of an extension or permanent full-time employment. Compensation: $85,827-$110,502/year (includes 15% premium + 2.6% COLA, both calculated on base salary). Paid Time Off (Leave) Medical/Dental Coverage (Employer pays 80%, Employee pays 20%) Wellness Strategies for Self-Care Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional evenings/weekends (On-Call Responsibilities) Maternity Top-Up Duration: Full-Time (37.5 Hours) with a 6-Month Probationary Period. Application Deadline: Open until Filled. Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 12 months Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work Location: In person

What you’ll do

The role involves providing child protection services within the Child Welfare program under the direction of a Program Supervisor. Responsibilities include managing child protection cases and participating in an after-hours emergency on-call rotation.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Social Service Community Worker diploma or a degree in Social Work and be eligible for registration with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers. A valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and a clean criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check are required.

Benefits

• Casual dress • Company pension • Dental care • Disability insurance • Employee assistance program • Extended health care • Life insurance • On-site parking • Paid time off • RRSP match • Vision care • Medical coverage • Wellness strategies for self-care • Maternity top-up

Listed skills

• reliable vehicle · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Child Protection
• Case Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork
• Cultural Competency
• Mi'kmaq Culture Knowledge
• Emergency Response
• Social Work Practice
• Time Off Management
• Valid Driver's License
• Social Work
• Child Welfare
• Optometry
• Mentorship
• Standard Widget Toolkits
• Child Protective Services

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Work Technician
• Family / School / General Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers