Public Library Social Worker, Bilingual - Jobs in New Brunswick

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New Brunswick Public Library ServicePUBLIC LIBRARY SOCIAL WORKER(Social Worker – Level 2)Flexible location: Moncton, Fredericton or Saint JohnWHO WE ARE:New Brunswick Public Library Service (NBPLS) is a provincial network made up of one provincialoffice, 5 regional offices, 52 public libraries, 11 public-school libraries, a virtual branch and a ProvincialTalking Book Service. Our public libraries aim to be a place where people of all ages and backgroundscan gather while they pursue their educational, social and recreational needs.THE OPPORTUNITY:With the guidance of a steering committee, you will lead a provincial pilot investigating the addition ofsocial work services in public libraries. You will report to the Library Director and work from one publiclibrary, either Saint John, Moncton or Fredericton while providing support to other libraries throughoutthe province.Your work may include a combination of the following: assessment, counselling, intervention, mediation,training, program and service development and delivery, organizational planning, and report writing.You will establish and maintain effective working relationships with library users, library staff,professionals, community and volunteer agencies, government departments and the public.This opportunity will require daytime, evening, and weekend shifts (based on work schedules). Sometravel will be required. You will require a valid driver’s license.TO BE SUCCESSFUL:We are looking for people with diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:Language: Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your languagecapability.Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.Professional Registration: Actively registered or willing to obtain registration with the New BrunswickAssociation of Social Workers.Behavioural competencies: Client service orientation; effective interactive communication; flexibility;commitment to learning; analytical thinking/judgement; teamwork & cooperationTechnical competencies: Ability to use office technology, software and applications; planning andorganizing skills; and written communicationYou will be required to undergo a criminal record check for work with the vulnerable sector prior toappointment, as well as a Social Development Record Check (under the Family Services Act) prior toappointment.SALARY: $64,558 to $79,274 per annum.HOW TO APPLY:Apply online at eRecruitment by July 14, 2022, indicating competition number: 22-CALL-009. Pleaseindicate in your cover letter the region you are applying for: Moncton, Fredericton or Saint John.Department of Post-Secondary Education,Training and LabourHuman Resource Services500 Beaverbrook Court, Suite 100PO Box 6000Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1Telephone: 506-453-8231PETL-HR.EPFT-RH@gnb.caWe thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects thediversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications fromIndigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidatesregistered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the mostqualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.Check out what it is like to work at the Government of New Brunswick, where we are working together asOne Team One GNB to improve the lives of New Brunswickers every day!Quick Apply

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