Family Support Professional

4 hours ago

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

We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team as Child Protection Social Workers in the Western Region. This hiring pool will be used to fill multiple permanent, term, temporary, and casual opportunities over the next several months.

As a Child Protection Social Worker, you will provide a wide range of professional child and family wellbeing services, including:

  • Assessing child protection concerns and working with families and communities to address them
  • Collaborating with and supporting individuals and families
  • Planning and developing case plans with families
  • Working closely with the community and advocating for connections to community resources
  • Participating in risk assessments, court testimonies, and evaluations
  • Planning with and supervising children in care of the Minister

You will be involved in planning for and supervising children in the care of the Minister, liaising with various partners and communities, and advocating on behalf of children and families.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Reimbursement for registration fees to the NS College of Social Workers
  • Flexible working arrangements, including modified work weeks
  • Out-of-province applicants may be eligible to apply for moving expenses
  • Ability to earn overtime and shift premiums for weekend and after-hours work
  • Travel and car allowance
  • Career possibilities, guidance, and coaching, and ongoing training
  • Three 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

We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, respectful, safe, and supportive.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • A completed Master of Social Work, or a Bachelor of Social work with at least two years of related experience
  • Eligibility for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and creative thinking

You will be assessed on your qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Working Conditions

A typical work day is between 8am - 5pm, with most of your work involving meeting with clients in their homes or with service providers, requiring substantial driving time, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.

You may be required to work beyond regular business hours on short notice, and may be called upon to work on weekends and report to the provincial after-hours response team.

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