School Social Worker — Student Well-Being & Support

Armbrae Academy, Private School, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Glace Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Nova Scotia is looking for a Social Worker to support students and families facing challenges such as mental health and family issues. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in social work and experience in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include providing counselling, maintaining records, and liaising with other agencies. This full-time position offers salary in accordance with the NSTU Provincial Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Three to five years experience working in a clinical mental health setting.
• Experience with a variety of agencies providing services to children and youth.
• The ability to analyze, assess and intervene in a variety of complex problem-solving situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling services to students, groups, and families regarding various issues.
• Using a strengths-based approach, assess students' situations and problems.
• Maintain case history records and prepare reports.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health

Case Management

Child Welfare

Social Work

Addiction Counseling

Education

Masters degree in social work

Registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

Job description

An educational institution in Nova Scotia is looking for a Social Worker to support students and families facing challenges such as mental health and family issues. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in social work and experience in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include providing counselling, maintaining records, and liaising with other agencies. This full-time position offers salary in accordance with the NSTU Provincial Collective Agreement.