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Adult Protection Worker Central Region
3 months ago
About Us
The Department of Seniors and Long Term Care offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, we’re committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, continuing care, improved supports for mental health and addictions, digital health, capital infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.
The Continuing Care Division (CCB) is nested under the Department of Seniors and Long Term Care (DSLTC) and has been designated as a government mandated priority.
About Our Opportunity
Designated by the Minister of Seniors and Long Term Care, our Adult Protection Workers strive to ensure the safety of clients aged 16 and older who are allegedly abused or neglected as defined by the Adult Protection Act. You will achieve this through the investigation and assessment of clients referred, as well as by working closely with other departments, stakeholders, care coordinators, health professionals and other community agencies.
Primary Accountabilities
You will ensure the safety of your clients through the investigation and assessment of clients referred, as well as by working closely with other departments, stakeholders, care coordinators, health professionals and other community agencies. In addition, you will:
Qualifications and Experience
This position requires you to have a Bachelor of Social Work in addition to four (4) years of related experience, or a Master of Social Work plus two (2) years of related experience. Must be registered (or eligible for registration) with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. Candidates registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers as “Social Worker Candidate” are not eligible.
As the successful candidate, you have assessment, communication, and interviewing skills as well as negotiation, problem solving, critical thinking, time management. You also have experience/knowledge in counselling techniques for crisis and life-threatening situations.
In addition, you have excellent computer skills for Microsoft Suite including Word and PowerPoint. You are also able to work independently and cooperatively with others as well as demonstrate an ability to make sound decisions.
Familiarity with the Adult Protection Act is an asset.
Previous experience working in Child Protection is considered an asset.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be accepted in place of education requirements. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
Frequent travel using your own vehicle within the province will be required. Majority of work is performed in the community and visiting in client’s homes. Sometimes scheduled to work outside of regularly scheduled hours.
What We Offer
Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career. Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies. Countless career paths. Department Specific Flexible working schedules. Pay Grade: PR 16 Salary Range: $2,;- $3,;Bi-Weekly