Description
Position: School Social Worker 1
Department: Education Support Services
Internal/External: Internal/External
Employment Type: Temporary 1-year assignment with possibility of extension
Union: NBUPPE
Hours: 36.25 hours per week (Monday thru Friday)
Reports to: Director, Education Support Services
Description
The C&Y ISD team provides integrated assessment and intervention services to children, youth, and families with identified multiple needs as defined by the 5 core areas of development (health and wellness; emotional and behavioral functioning; family relationships; educational development and mental health). This service is based on an Integrated Service Delivery framework that includes the collaboration of the Departments of Health, Education, Social Development and Public Safety. C&Y teams are comprised of Addiction and Mental Health clinicians (social workers, psychologists), school psychologists, school social workers, and Education Support Teachers - School Counsellors.
This position is responsible for the timely and effective provision of services to children, youth and families as defined by the Integrated Service Delivery Framework. The Social Worker will provide intervention and crisis response support to enhance the social-emotional and behavioral development of children and youth. As a member of an inter-disciplinary, inter-departmental team, the Social Worker will be an integral part of collaborative problem-solving teams and contribute to the educational community within an inclusive and RTI service delivery model.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Registered with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
- Experience working with children is preferred.
- Written and spoken English is required.
Salary
In accordance with the New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees (Professional Support Group) Collective Agreement, $1,979.60 - $2,543.68 bi-weekly (effective July 1, 2022).
This is an open competition; however, in accordance with the New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees Collective Agreement, should unionized employees under this bargaining group apply, employees shall be selected based on skill, ability and qualifications. Where skill, qualifications and ability are relatively equal amongst union applicants, the vacancy will be filled based on seniority within the bargaining unit. If there are no union applicants, the position will be filled from qualified applicants for this competition. Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Subject to the response of this competition, education and/ or experience requirements may be changed. Thank you in advance for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to provide a criminal record check and two (2) references by a current Supervisor in a related field.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote a scent-reduced environment.
