Social Worker 1(A)-(B)-2 (Screening)

Nova Scotia; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 2,000 - 4,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Social Workers to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families through various programs. As a Social Worker, you will engage with communities, develop case plans, and advocate for resources, all while working in a supportive environment that values flexibility and resilience. With opportunities for career progression and ongoing training, this position promises a fulfilling career dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Reimbursement for registration fees

Flexible working arrangements

Overtime and shift premiums

Travel and car allowance

Career guidance and coaching

Three weeks of vacation

Employee and Family Assistance Programs

Health, Dental, Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• A completed Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work is required.
• Must be eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with individuals, families, and communities.
• Planning and monitoring case plans with various stakeholders.
• Participating in risk assessments and evaluations.

Skills

Child Development Understanding

Trauma-Informed Care

Counseling Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Community Resource Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Job description

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Department: Opportunities and Social Development

Location: DARTMOUTH

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 12-May-25 ( Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD) , we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program (DSP).

Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

About Our Opportunity

Are you seeking a career where you have endless opportunities to positively impact the lives of vulnerable children and families?

We are hiring Social Workers across Nova Scotia in our Adoption, Foster Care, Disclosure Program, Screening and Regional Resource programs.Under the provisions of the Children and Family Services Act (CFSA) and An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Children, Youth, and Families (FNIM), your role will actively work towards providing ongoing services to parents and children, and collaborate with program areas to assess families for the placement of children. You will join an interdisciplinary team and have an opportunity to positively bring about change.

Notice to Pending Social Work Graduates:If you are a few months away from graduation of your BSW/MSW program, you are encouraged to apply.

Primary Accountabilities

Social Workers ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the care of the Minister and those who remain in the care of their parents where concerns exist about their health and safety. Daily, you actively work to engage people and communities to build resilience, address challenges and trauma, and create change. Every day is different, and you will encounter unique challenges with responsibilities ranging from:

• Collaborating with individuals, families and communities
• Planning, developing, and monitoring case plans with birth families, kinship caregivers, foster parents, adopting parents, childcare staff
• 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
• Recruiting, preparing, assessing, and supporting foster and adoptive parents

Qualifications and Experience

A completed Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work is required as well as a valid drivers license. You must be eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW ).

You are also:

• A strong team player
• Empowered to impact change
• Compassionate, reliable, and resourceful.

You are understanding of child development, family dynamics, trauma-informed care, counselling, community resources, and are well versed in effective intervention strategies. Your problem-solving skills and experience, combined with your creative thinking, work to strengthen and improve support while working with children and families.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Working Conditions

Most of your work involves meeting with clients in their homes or with service providers. This necessitates considerable driving time, sometimes in adverse weather conditions. While present in the office, your time is spent a comfortable office environment withthe possibility offlexible working optionsavailable.

On a rotating schedule, you may be required to provide child and family wellbeing services for your designated area, after regular business hours. This will include working on weekends and reporting to the provincial after-hours response team. You may be required to work beyond regular business hours on short notice.

Your resiliency is essential to meet the physical and emotional demands of this position. You will be immersed in high-stress and crises, with plenty of support and resources accessible to you. You must be able to work under pressure and be personally and professionally committed to inclusively working with culturally diverse individuals.

What We Offer

Weoffer many perks and benefits based on your employment status including:

• Reimbursement for your registration feesto the NS College of Social Workers.
• Flexible working arrangementsincluding modified work weeks.
• Ability to earn overtime andshift premiumsfor weekend and after-hours work.
• Travel and car allowance.
• Career possibilities, guidance and coaching, and ongoing training.
• Three (3) weeks of vacation to start, and annual pay progression.
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP ).
• Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability.

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

Pay Grade: PR 09- PR 15

Salary Range: $2,173.77- $3,364.90Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed [e-mail].