Yukon Placement Resource Social Worker

Position: Yukon Placement Resource Social Worker Role
Location: Central Yukon (Dawson City)

Join the Department of Health and Social Services in Whitehorse as a Placement Resource Social Worker. Support families and vulnerable children through assessments and caregiver training.

In this full-time position, you will oversee a specialized caseload of community caregivers and adoption files. Engaging with various applicants, you will conduct assessments and contribute to recruitment efforts. Your commitment to helping families is essential in promoting well-being in the Yukon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Screen and manage community caregiver caseloads

• Conduct assessments for caregiver and adoption applicants

• Lead training sessions for caregivers and adopters

• Undertake yearly reviews of caregivers’ compliance

• Travel for recruitment and assessments as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work required

• Child welfare experience highly valued

• Experience in family support and assessments

• Effective communication and teamwork skills

• Must have security clearance and valid driver’s licence

Utilize your social work skills to enhance family development and community support in Yukon.
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