Social Worker, Groups

6 months ago


Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Government Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Experience: Experience an asset
- Social work, general
- Social work, other
- Clinical/medical social work
**Work setting**:

- Community service organization
- Various locations
- Social and family service agency
- Government department and/or agency
- Child Welfare Organization
**Tasks**:

- Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
- Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
- Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
- Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect and take authorized protective action when necessary
- Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working with a client group
- Act as an advocate for client groups in the community
- Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
- Care for foster children
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Membership in a provincial association of social workers
- Membership with the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW)
**Social work specialization**:

- Child welfare
- Community development
- Socio-economic needs or conditions
- Social policy development
- Family mediation
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Vulnerable sector check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Own vehicle
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Large workload
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Adaptability
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- As per collective agreement
**Long term benefits**:

- Maternity and parental benefits
- Pension plan


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