Current jobs related to Family Support Worker - Truro - Province of Nova Scotia

  • Disability Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Truro, Canada MacLean Family Full time

    **JOB: Disability Support Worker in Family Home** Looking to a hire disability support worker to support a young woman. Anne is funny, stubborn, musical, loving, determined and active in the wider community. She thrives with boundaries and clear expectations. She lives a low-key life with a fun loving, family in Truro, NS. We are different than a group...

  • Disability Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Truro, Canada MacLean Family Full time

    **JOB: Disability Support Worker in Family Home** Looking to a hire a part-time disability support worker to support a young woman. Anne is funny, stubborn, musical, loving, determined and active in the wider community. She thrives with boundaries and clear expectations. She lives a low-key life with a fun loving, family in Truro, NS. We are different than...

  • Child and Family Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Truro, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Community Services **Location**:TRURO **Type of Employment**: Term **Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG **Closing Date**:29-Nov-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services...

  • Cc#24 Student Support Worker Cobequid Family

    2 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) Full time

    **CC#24-02-247 Student Support Worker - Cobequid Family**: Competition #: CC#24-02-247 Position: Student Support Worker Family of Schools: Cobequid Location(s): Cobequid Family of Schools - Hours Per Day: - 7.0 - Hours Per Week: - 35.0 - School Hours: - Assignment Hours: - Days: - Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri -Status: Regular Full-time Percentage: 10...

  • Cultural Youth Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Truro, Canada The Confederacy of Mainland Mi‘kmaq Full time

    **EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** **The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq** **Department of Health & Social Services** **Cultural Youth Support Worker - MATERNITY LEAVE (12 Months)** **(Paqtnkek, Pictou Landing, Millbrook and Sipekne'katik)** **About The CMM** **Position Overview** Reporting to the Senior Director, Health and Social Services and the Mental...

  • Aboriginal Family Resource Outreach Worker

    3 months ago

    Truro Heights, Canada Native Council of Nova Scotia Full time

    Salary: **NATIVE COUNCIL OF NOVA SCOTIA** **Aboriginal Family Resource Outreach Worker** A Native Advocacy Representative Organization representing, promoting, and advancing the self-governing institutions and services of the off-reserve Aboriginal/Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, "Going Forward To A Better Future." To further the objective of improving the social,...

  • Independent Living Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Truro, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association - Colchester East Hants Branch Full time

    **ILS (Independent Living Support) Support Worker** - Position Scope:_ Under the direction of the supervisor, the ILS Support Worker is expected to function at all times within the Philosophy and Principles, rules of work, and the Policy and Procedures Manual of the CMHA - Colchester East Hants Branch (CEH). To operate at all times from a person-centered...

  • Access Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Truro, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Community Services **Location**:New Glasgow, Truro, and Antigonish **Type of Employment**:Relief **Union Status**: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**:26-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a...

  • Healthcare Support Worker

    7 days ago

    Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Healthcare Support Worker to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe environment for our patients, visitors, and employees.Key Responsibilities:Clean and service assigned areas to ensure safety,...

  • Healthcare Support Worker

    7 days ago

    Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Healthcare Support Worker to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe environment for our patients, visitors, and employees.Key Responsibilities:Clean and service assigned areas to ensure safety,...

  • Youth Outreach Worker

    4 months ago

    Truro, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association - Colchester East Hants Branch Full time

    CMHA - Colchester East Hants currently has a vacancy for a Youth Outreach Worker. This is a contract position renewal for a one years period, effective immediately. Working alongside another staff member, the Youth Outreach Worker will provide a range of supportive services designed to reduce barriers and assist youth in being their best and to thrive. The...

  • Youth Outreach Worker

    3 months ago

    Truro, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association - Colchester East Hants Branch Full time

    CMHA - Colchester East Hants currently has a vacancy for a Youth Outreach Worker. This is a contract position renewal for a one years period, effective immediately. Working alongside another staff member, the Youth Outreach Worker will provide a range of supportive services designed to reduce barriers and assist youth in being their best and to thrive. The...

  • Casual Client Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Truro, Canada Truro Homeless Outreach Society Full time

    by**AGENCY PROFILE**: Our mission is to reduce homelessness through advocacy, education, empathy, and community building. We serve community members who are currently experiencing homelessness as well as those experiencing other forms of housing insecurity. We are a not-for-profit, registered charitable society governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and...

  • Casual Client Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada Truro Homeless Outreach Society Full time

    by**AGENCY PROFILE**: Our mission is to reduce homelessness through advocacy, education, empathy, and community building. We serve community members who are currently experiencing homelessness as well as those experiencing other forms of housing insecurity. We are a not-for-profit, registered charitable society governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and...

  • Overnight Client Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada Truro Housing Outreach Society Full time

    by**AGENCY PROFILE**: Our mission is to reduce homelessness through advocacy, education, empathy, and community building. We serve community members who are currently experiencing homelessness as well as those experiencing other forms of housing insecurity. We are a not-for-profit, registered charitable society governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and...

  • Cmha Ceh Club Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Truro, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association - Colchester East Hants Branch Full time

    **Job Description for CMHA CEH Club Support Worker** CMHA CEH is looking for a energetic, professional individual who demonstrates initiative and compassion. Must be friendly and approachable, demonstrating positive body language and healthy boundaries. Individuals must have a solid understanding of the impacts of mental health and possess a willingness to...

  • Casual Client Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Truro, Canada Truro Homeless Outreach Society Full time

    **AGENCY PROFILE**: Our mission is to reduce homelessness through advocacy, education, empathy, and community building. We serve community members who are currently experiencing homelessness as well as those experiencing other forms of housing insecurity. We are a not-for-profit, registered charitable society governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and...

  • Behavioural Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Truro, Canada Nova Salus Full time

    **Type of contract: Casual (as** **Week 1: Tuesday/Thursday 4pm-8pm every other** **Week 2: Wednesday 4pm-8pm every other week/Friday-Sunday 48hr asleep** **Weekend Availability** We provide respite to families in Nova Scotia and support them in strengthening their relationships. We are committed to having diverse, and inclusive work environment. -...

  • Healthcare Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Healthcare Support Worker. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.Key Responsibilities:Clean and service assigned areas to ensure a safe and healthy environmentAssist patients'...

  • Healthcare Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Healthcare Support Worker. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.Key Responsibilities:Clean and service assigned areas to ensure a safe and healthy environmentAssist patients'...

Family Support Worker

4 months ago

Truro, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Community Services

**Location**:TRURO

**Type of Employment**: Term

**Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:5/19/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child Youth and Family Support (CYFS), Employment Support (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support (DSP).

Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

**About Our Opportunity**:
The Family Support Worker works collaboratively to provide education, support, and advocacy. Working within the Children and Family Services Act, and under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, the Family Support Worker has frequent and in-depth involvement with families and youth within the child welfare system.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
You will provide families and children in care with the knowledge, tools, guidance, and resources that are essential to home management, child rearing, health maintenance, independent family functioning, and individual independence.

You have an enabling and supportive role; assisting with the assessment of client’s needs, counselling, and education to promote enhanced child and youth management along with access to health and education services. In this role, you will also assist with income and social supports, affordable housing, and life skills such as self-esteem, positive parenting, child development, communication, anger management, problem solving, household management, safety, and nutrition.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
You will have an approved child & youth care worker diploma from a provincially approved post-secondary institution. You must have a valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel. An undergraduate degree in Social Sciences is considered an asset.

You have sound knowledge of the physical, psychological, and emotional needs of children and youth in a family setting, as well as in care. In addition to this you have:

- an ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team,
- and understanding of and, experience with, working towards the objectives of the established case plan,
- knowledge of financial management, as well as healthy child development, and life skills,
- a supportive, warming nature as you provide support and guidance,
- effective communication skills and the ability to facilitate groups,
- proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Though not required, it is considered an asset if you have experience with ICM (Integrated Case Management), or child welfare.

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 training, education and experience will be considered. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:

- A related bachelors in Social Science

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

**Working Conditions**:
It must be recognized that the nature of this position, with its mandated, often court-ordered services, can result in unavoidable hazards, such as: exposure to various living conditions, aggressive behaviour, involuntary clients, and unpredictable travel conditions.

Family Support Workers conduct their sessions predominately in isolation from other staff in various locations (i.e. offices, homes, community agencies/organizations) in both rural and urban settings; this can be outside regular working hours. Within homes hazards may be present.

**Additional Information**:
**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**: TE 18 - TE 21

**Salary Range**: $1,855.00 - $2,453.99 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**: