Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 (Children in Care)
About The Position
We're hiring dedicated Child Protection Social Workers to join our team in the following program areas, including Assessment, Ongoing Support, and Children in Care. In this vital role, you will provide a wide array of professional child and family wellbeing services. 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. As a role model, you will support and demonstrate a workplace culture that is inclusive, respectful, safe, and supportive. 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 ensuring children's safety and wellbeing, provide ongoing supports to parents and children, and collaborate with program areas to determine appropriate and safe places for children to live.
Requirements
- A completed Master of Social Work, or a Bachelor of Social work with at least two (2) years of related experience.
- A driver's license are required.
- Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW).
- If you are a current social worker student with anticipated graduation this year, with at least two (2) years of related experience, we encourage you to apply!
- A strong team player
- Empowered to drive positive change
- Compassionate, reliable, and resourceful
- A deep understanding of child development, family dynamics, trauma-informed care, and community resources.
- Well-versed in effective intervention strategies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, combined with creative thinking.
Responsibilities
- Actively work to engage people and communities to build resilience, address challenges and trauma, and create change.
- Assessing child safety and wellbeing 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.
Benefits
- A social work career without limits; endless opportunities to grow and develop within the Province of Nova Scotia through coaching, training, and advancement opportunities
- Reimbursement for your registration fees to the NS College of Social Workers.
- 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.
- Three (3) 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
