Responsibilities

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  • Assisting various departments within DHSD when complex client issues arise or issues outside regular processes create the need to problem solve in order to navigate health care systems.   
  • Collaborating with patients, their families and medical professionals to complete assessments and coordinate a plan of care.
  • Facilitate multiple care aspects and setting up case conferences between patients, families, physicians and other health professionals
  • Develop effective working relationships with various departments within Labrador Grenfell Health and other health regions throughout the entire case management process
  • Collecting and providing information in regards to financial assistance and community programs that may be of help to patients once discharged.
  • Navigation of medical transportation system for income support clients
  • Networking with various external agencies to organize supportive services according to the needs of patients.
  • Coordinate visits between family members and individuals placed in long-term care, personal care homes and family caregiver homes
  • Coordinating interpreter/translator services for case conferences as required
  • Assist individuals who have concerns/complaints about health care systems and help to resolve/address issues.
  • Assist individuals with finding appropriate housing options
  • Other related duties as required
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with a minimum 5-10 years case management experience – preferably a combination of experience in a health care setting (inpatient, emergency, outpatient, mental health, community supports, etc…) and community.
  • Registered with Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers
  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve, reach out to key agencies/supports for clients, advocate on behalf of clients and families
  • Proven ability to work effectively with Indigenous populations
  • Strong assessment skills, ability to build rapport/ engage clients, build a trusting relationship and develop individual case plans
  • Knowledge of group processes (consensus building, conflict resolution, case management, etc…)
  • Good organizational skills
  • Demonstrated effective written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and work flexible hours
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Assets
  • Bilingual in Inuktitut and English
  • Knowledge of the Labrador Inuit culture and northern communities
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: October 21, 2025

 

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!