Saint John Education Center
FTE School Social Worker I - 1 Position – Permanent
Effective date: September 16, 2026
Description:
This is entry level professional social work involving the provision of services/interventions to individuals, families and groups to improve social functioning. The work involves assessment and preparation of case analysis; identification of social needs and recommending appropriate action. Employees are responsible for preparing case analysis and reports, acting as a resource to educators and are establishing/maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, teaching staff, groups, other government departments, community agencies and the general public. As the variety and difficulty of assignments increases, more latitude in independent judgment and decision making is permitted as the employee acquires knowledge and skill in the assigned areas of activities. Other related duties may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications: Graduation from university with a Bachelor of Social Work or a related degree. Registration [or eligibility] with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers.
Salary: In accordance with the New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees–Professional Support Group Collective Agreement, $3240.99 to $3449.65 bi-weekly.
Full-time employees who do not have unpaid separation periods during the summer, Christmas break or March break can apply to participate in the Compressed Work Year Program. Approved applicants are required to work an additional 39 minutes per working day from July 1 to June 30 to earn a total of 18 flex-days in one year.
Application: Please submit cover letter, with resume outlining your qualifications for this position, and submit a copy of all university transcripts, and the names and contact information of three employer references, as well as a Criminal Records/Vulnerable Sector Check dated within the last six months. Applications are to be received no later than August 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Applications without above information will not be considered.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Subject to the response to this competition, education and/or experience requirements may be changed.
This is an open competition; however, in accordance with the NBUPPE Collective Agreement- Professional Support Group, should unionized employees under this bargaining group apply, employees shall be selected on the basis of skill, ability and qualifications. Where skill, qualifications and ability are relatively equal amongst union applicants, the vacancy will be filled on the basis of seniority. If there are no union applicants, the position will be filled from qualified applicants.
Thank you in advance for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we promote a scent-reduced environment.
