Post Care Case Worker Full Time

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1-year full-time term position working 75 bi-weekly. It will establish a 12–month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in Whitehorse

Who We Are

Transitional Support Services provides trauma-informed and relationship-based care to children and youth through therapeutic group homes and outreach services. The young people we work with have often experienced trauma and loss and may present with a wide range of adaptive behaviours.

Your role

The Post Care Case Worker, under the direct supervision of the Post Care Unit Supervisor, delivers comprehensive case management services to adult youth aged 19-26 eligible for post-care support through Family and Children Services. The primary duty of this role is to aid adult youth, formerly under the Director’s care in transitioning successfully towards independence while adhering to the structured framework of Family & Children Services and current legislation.

• For more information on this job, please contact Michael Bergman, A /Manager, Transitional Support Services Michael.Bergman@yukon.ca
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ann Caron, HR Consultant at 867-332-6273 or AnneLouise.Caron@yukon.ca

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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Requirements

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.

• Experience in collaborating with clients to develop individual case plans with short-term and long-term goals
• Experience working with adult youth 19-26 years who have transitioned from Director’s care
• Experience working with First Nation Government and agencies to access programs and services and promote cultural connections

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

Skills

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

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

• Strong team leader with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills and oral communication skills
• Experience conducting intakes on adult youth
• Experience with internal and external service providers

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.

RCMP security clearance with vulnerable sector, valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license, First Aid and CPR

Job Requirements

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

Working Monday – Friday with an opportunity to work overtime on weekends

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.

Eligibility List

12 months