Child & Family Wellbeing Advisor

Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health, Dental, Life Insurance

Vacation and Employee Assistance

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia’s Department of Opportunities and Social Development invites applications for the CFW Specialist role focused on Strengthening Children, Youth, Families & Communities. You will report to the Director and contribute to developing and implementing program standards and culturally attentive services across regions.

You will interpret legislation, advise on program performance, collaborate with community partners, and prepare briefing notes to support the delivery of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical areas related to health and/or social science; related master’s considered an asset.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook; strong written and verbal communication.
• Able to engage community partners and operate in a complex multi-system environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and clarifying legislation, program standards, policies and the Child & Family Wellbeing Practice Framework to leaders and service providers.
• Providing expert advice, program performance data, and statistics to senior management.
• Fostering community collaboration by advising service providers on collaborative delivery of services.
• Providing support to professionals, supervisors, and managers to access CFW programs and services.
• Facilitating effective communication within the service delivery continuum and with head office program divisions.
• Liaising with program divisions on policy, standards and system enhancements.
• Researching and preparing briefing notes, letters, and Ministerial inquiry responses.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal abilities

Strategic orientation

Engage community partners

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health or social science

Master’s degree (asset)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Government of Nova Scotia’s Department of Opportunities and Social Development invites applications for the CFW Specialist role focused on Strengthening Children, Youth, Families & Communities. You will report to the Director and contribute to developing and implementing program standards and culturally attentive services across regions.

You will interpret legislation, advise on program performance, collaborate with community partners, and prepare briefing notes to support the delivery of