Responsibilities

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  • Review referrals for service and discuss with the Family Connections Coordinator to determine family needs; complete subsequent detailed assessments to identify specific goals and objectives (case plans) to meet family need(s)
  • Maintain professional case note writing/documentation
  • Visit families on a regular basis (daily or as the schedule outlines) to build supportive, trusting relationships and assist in the family achieving identified needs
  • Provide client/family support for activities such as attending parent teacher interviews, prenatal appointments, grocery shopping, helping children with homework, etc
  • Liaison with other service providers where necessary such as CSSD, Mental Health Services/Counsellors, Behavioral Management Specialist, Lawyers, etc. Provide feedback to service providers in regard to actions taken by client/family to achieve identified goals and participate in meetings to evaluate overall progress of client/family in enhancing their overall health and well-being
  • Maintain confidentially of client information and records in accordance with the policies of the Dept. of Health and Social Development
  • Other duties as required.
Qualifications
  • Diploma in Social Work or related discipline or a Human Service Worker Certificate or equivalent training and experience
  • Recognized by community members as being trustworthy, respectful, leading a healthy lifestyle and being a good parent/grandparent
  • Ability to connect with families in their homes and community without judgement
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
Assets
  • Bilingual in Inuktitut and English
Benefits
  • Competitive paid leave package
  • Travel benefit
  • Labrador Allowance
  • Group insurance including health and dental
  • Group pension

 

Department: Health & Social Development

Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: April 27, 2026

 

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to careers@nunatsiavut.com.

Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.

Interested in a Career?
If you have any questions about employment with the Nunatsiavut Government, you can always reach out to our Human Resources department at careers@nunatsiavut.com.

We look forward to speaking with you!