Children and Family Support Specialist

1 week ago

Liverpool, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Children and Family Support Specialist to join our team at the Government of Nova Scotia. As a key member of our Child and Family Wellbeing team, you will play a vital role in supporting children, youth, and families in need.

Primary Accountabilities
  • Assist Social Workers with documentation and case planning.
  • Accompany Social Workers on home visits and provide support to families.
  • Enter case plans and other relevant information into our department's case management systems.
  • Aid Social Workers in making collateral contacts and referrals to outside agencies.
Qualifications and Experience

You have completed a Child & Youth Care Worker diploma from a provincially approved post-secondary institution. An undergraduate degree in Social Sciences is considered an asset.

You possess a strong understanding of child development, family dynamics, and community resources. You are knowledgeable about the physical, psychological, and emotional needs of children and youth in a family setting.

Key Qualities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Compassion, reliability, and resourcefulness.
  • Effective communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to facilitate groups.
Working Conditions

Some of your work will involve accompanying Social Workers on home visits, which may require considerable driving time in various weather conditions.

While in the office, you will work in a comfortable and supportive environment.

What We Offer
  • Flexible working arrangements, including modified work weeks.
  • Career possibilities, guidance, and coaching, and ongoing training.
  • Rewarding and versatile work where you will see the immediate impacts you make in your community.

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Three (3) weeks vacation to start, and annual pay progression.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP).
  • Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability.
  • Defined Pension Benefit Plan.

Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

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