Child and Family Wellbeing Specialist

1 month ago


Bedford, Quebec, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About Us

The Government of Nova Scotia's Department of Community Services (DCS) is a leading provider of programs and services that support vulnerable Nova Scotians. Our mission is to advocate and help individuals and families achieve independence, self-reliance, and security.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Prevention and Early Intervention Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our regional service delivery team, you will contribute to the development, planning, monitoring, budgeting, and evaluation of effective policies and procedures.

Primary Accountabilities
  • Interpret and clarify legislation, standards, policies, and procedures for staff, management, clients, supported agencies, and the community.
  • Recommend legislative, regulatory, and policy changes to meet changing client needs and resource allocations.
  • Provide expert advice, program performance results, and statistical data related to Child Welfare prevention and early intervention programs in the region.
  • Foster community collaboration and program support by advising and negotiating with community organizations on collaborative delivery of services.
  • Coordinate and integrate prevention and early intervention services provided in the region by service providers.
  • Provide support and discretion to program professionals, supervisors, and managers by proposing solutions to complex cases.
  • Facilitate effective communication within the service delivery continuum and between service delivery and program division.
  • Research and prepare case-specific briefing notes, letters, and Ministerial Inquiry responses.
Qualifications and Experience

You have a bachelor's degree in clinical areas related to health and/or social science or other related fields. A related Master's degree is considered an asset. You must have excellent organizational skills, strong communication and interpersonal abilities, and be strategically orientated.

What We Offer
  • Career Development opportunities.
  • An engaging workplace with forward-thinking policies and strategies.
  • Countless career paths.
  • Department-specific flexible working schedules.

This is an excellent career opportunity for many. We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise.

We offer a wide range of benefits, including a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

This position's worksite location is flexible within the northern region of DCS's catchment area. There is a lot of travel in this position, and not necessarily office-based.



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