Registered Social Worker

Family SOS; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Family Support Team Lead to join their dedicated team. This role requires a motivated leader with a Bachelor of Social Work and experience in community settings. You will coordinate parenting support programs, mentor a team of Family Support Workers, and work collaboratively with community organizations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of trauma-informed care and a commitment to building a culture of wellness and support. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families in need.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a community setting preferred.
• Strong moral and ethical values with a client-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises Individual Parenting Support Program.
• Supports clients with difficult life situations as they arise.

Skills

Client-centered approach

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

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Family Support Team Lead (Full-Time) BSW-NS Registration

Family SOSseeks a motivated, optimistic, progressive leader with a BSW NS (Current Registration) to join our team.

Pay: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Family Support Team lead is a social worker who works from an attachment-based trauma-informed lens to ensure the team and agency adhere to the code of ethics and standards of practice.

The Family Support Team Lead coordinates and supervises the Individual Parenting Support Program and the Positive Parenting Groups. The Family Support Team Lead supports a well-established team of full and part-time service providers.

Key Contributions:

Leadership

• Supports, leads, and mentors a strong team of Family Support Workers and families
• Leads from a strength-based collaborative approach
• Facilitates both individual and group supervision using a reflective approach
• Builds and promotes a culture of wellness, compassion, support, and open dialogue

Parenting Support

• Oversees and coordinates all parenting programs
• Gathers information necessary for the completion of intakes using a narrative approach
• Refers families to other community organizations as required, including system navigation
• Completes needs assessments and prepares parenting plans based on client-identified goals
• Supports clients with difficult life situations as they arise
• Ensures client documentation is adequate and up to date
• Maintains statistical information for stakeholders
• Works collaboratively with community groups and organizations

Experience

• 3-5 years experience working in a Community Setting preferred
• Works from a client-centered, strengths-based, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed holistic approach
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust and create a safe and secure environment
• A collaborative and participatory work style and the ability to give and receive feedback
• Strong moral and ethical values
• Comprehensive understanding of attachment and relationships.
• Circle of Security Facilitator training would be considered an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of community resources, programs, and services, including Child & Family Services
• Excellent critical thinking, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills are essential
• Adheres to the NS College of Social Workers Standards of Practice and the Social Work Code of Ethics

Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Work and registration with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
• 3-5 years of experience working in a community setting
• Valid Driver’s License with access to vehicle
• Current Criminal Record Check, vulnerable sector check, and Child Abuse registry check.
• First Aid/CPR Certification

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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