Social Service Worker

This is a until-filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hour posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 4 two-year term full-time positions working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in Pelly Crossing, Faro, Watson Lake and Ross River in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are

Yukon's Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services.

The Family and Children's Services Branch is responsible for territory wide delivery of child protection services and programs that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth and their families. The unit responds to complex and crisis situations and works with families to ensure continued safety and well-being of children. Collaborative working relationships with Yukon First Nations and Indigenous Governing bodies are critical in this work. This unit also provides on-call services 24/7 to ensure that a response to concerns of child harm is available, at any time, every day of the year.

This opportunity

The Social Service Worker in communities will provide social work services to individuals, families and communities across the life cycle. The position ensures service delivery is consistent with the legislative framework, delegated authorities, departmental values, principles, standards and procedures. The purpose of this position is to provide limited social work delivery in the absence of the delegated Social Worker.

• For more information on this job, please contact Brian Bendell, Manager Regional Services at [email protected]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Taylor Barr, HR Consultant at [email protected]

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Undergraduate (Bachelor) degree in the social sciences from an accredited university with preference for a degree in the human services field.
• Experience working with children, youth and/or families involved with the child welfare is preferred.

NOTE: If your undergraduate (Bachelor) degree was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through any members of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC).

Candidates who are currently students in a Bachelor of Social Work program, who can demonstrate the essential qualifications through internships, practicums, cooperative and voluntary placements, and that have verification of graduation in 2026 may be considered.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Demonstrated interest in Whitehorse Yukon social work
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation's culture
• Strong knowledge and experience in social work principles and practices in child welfare and case management
• Demonstrated interest in child and family services including child protection and working with children in out of home care.
• Sound ethical decision-making skills that demonstrate the capacity to complete family, children and individual assessments at a professional level
• Ability to take a broad-based, strategic approach to community development in response to mandated client service
• Ability to prepare affidavits or court documents and intervention services including investigations and core protection services
• The skill to work with high-risk complex cases with a strong ability to help deescalate clients and/or deal with potentially volatile and aggressive individuals
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• Vulnerable Sector Security Clearance
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence or equivalent
• Verification of undergraduate (Bachelor) degree in social sciences field
• Demonstrate the potential to be delegated within 12-months of hire under the Child and Family Services Act

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Willingness to work in rural communities.
• Travel is required.
• Provide coverage for other workers as needed.
• Frequent evening, weekend and statutory holiday work hours are required; and,
• Occasional involvement in situations involving angry, abusive or abused clients.
• May be exposed to hazards from frequently working around volatile parents and/or children who are in crisis.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.