Community Social Services Worker (Bsw Preferred)

Position Overview
Calian is looking to hire a team of committed Community Social Services Workers to promote and enhance the overall welfare of individuals and families in isolated communities across Nunavut. Areas of practice include child welfare, adult protection, counseling (individual, group, mediation), aged/disabled, and adoptions.
In this vital role, candidates will be hired as full-time employees of Calian Group. They will be engaged in 6-8 week rotations in the community, with virtual services being provided while the candidate is at home outside the territory. They will be supported for the duration of their contract by a Calian Contract Manager, as well as an on-site supervisor in the community. Accommodations, Northern Living Allowance, and Travel Expenses will be covered for travel to Nunavut.
Expected start date is Fall 2023.
Responsibilities

• Delivering social services to the aged and handicapped, including counselling, and referrals for financial and other supportive resources
• Program delivery, including assessment, referral and case management
• Other responsibilities including office administration, team leadership, community liaison, and departmental support
• Supportive services, including providing relevant information, crisis intervention, and counselling
• Administration of child protective services, including responding to requests, assessments, arranging for foster care, recruiting foster care providers, and other related tasks

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Child and Family Services
• Social Work license in province of residence (Nunavut license not required)
• Diploma of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Work
• Vulnerable Sector Police check
• Valid CPR-C with AED
• Class 5 driver’s license

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated abilities to work independently, handle stressful or volatile situations, and seek appropriate supports
• Must possess excellent spoken and written communication skills, where the ability to speak Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated history of culturally sensitive practice

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