FCS Child Protection Social Worker (Whitehorse)

at  Yukon Government

THIS POSTING

This posting will be used to fill 2 permanent and 2 term positions working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

WHO WE ARE

Yukon’s Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services.
The Family and Children’s Services Branch is responsible for territory wide delivery of child protection services and programs that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth and their families. The unit responds to complex and crisis situations and works with families to ensure continued safety and well-being of children. Collaborative working relationships with Yukon First Nations and Indigenous Governing bodies are critical in this work. This unit also provides on-call services 24/7 to ensure that a response to concerns of child harm is available, at any time, every day of the year.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited university
• Social work experience and/or practicum in providing services to families, children and individuals.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
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 Credential 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

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Demonstrated interest in Whitehorse 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;
• Demonstrated interest in child and family services including child protection;
• Sound ethical decision making 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 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,
• The skill to work with high-risk complex cases with a strong ability to help deescalate clients and/or deal with potentially volatile and aggressive individuals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Willingness to travel within and outside of Territory on an occasional basis with limited notice; and,
• Willingness to work extended hours with limited notice or be on standby for extended periods of time with frequent evening, weekend, and statutory holiday work hours are required.

Family and Children Services is looking for motivated, collaborative, and committed social workers with a desire to work in the area of child welfare.
The Child Protection Social Worker position is responsible for the provision of child welfare casework in the areas of child protection, family services, and children in and out of home care. Social Workers in this area conduct investigations, assessments, and provide preventative and support services to children and families who may be at risk of abuse and/or harm. Additional responsibilities include children in care and extended family care. Family and Children Services Social Workers are delegated to carry out duties under the Child and Family Services Act, provide after hours on-call coverage as required and work collaboratively and with transparency with First Nation governments.

If you are committed to ensuring the community is a safe and caring environment in which children and their families may develop to their full potential, we look forward to hearing from you.

• For more information on this job, please contact Tracey Rumbolt, Manager Family & Children Services. at 867-393-7411 or Tracey.Rumbolt@yukon.ca
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ahmed Lawal at 867-332-4274 or Ahmed.Lawal@yukon.ca