Opportunities and Social Development Multiple Locations including Sydney, North Sydney, Glace Bay and Port Hawkesbury Permanent 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.

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Pool will be used to fill multiple Permanent, Term, Temporary and Casual opportunities over the next several months. Sydney, North Sydney, Glace Bay and Port Hawkesbury We're hiring dedicated Child Protection Social Workers to join our team in the following program areas, including Assessment, Ongoing Support, Children in Care, and Consolidated Allegations Investigations Team (CAIT). 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. 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 protected places for children to live.



Assessing child safety and wellbeing concerns and working with families and communities to address them 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 A completed Master of Social Work, or a Bachelor of Social work with at least two (2) years of related experience, along with a driver's license are required.

You must be eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW). If you are a current social work student with anticipated graduation this year, with at least two (2) years of related experience, we encourage you to apply! You possess a deep understanding of child development, family dynamics, trauma-informed care, and community resources.

Your excellent problem-solving skills, combined with creative thinking, enhance the support provided to children and families, contributing to their overall well-being and growth. 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. A typical workday is between 8am - 5pm.

On a rotating schedule, you may be required to provide child and family wellbeing services for your designated area, after regular business hours. Personal resilience is crucial to meet the physical and emotional demands of this position. 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.

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. 2,848.71 - $3,983.72 Bi-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, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons and Women in 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. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] Is a Bargaining Unit Position Initially Restricted To Current Civil Service Employees Represented By The Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan.

If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.

📌 Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 (Hiring Pool - Sydney, North Sydney, Glace Bay, Port Hawkesbury)
🏢 Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Glace Bay