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Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 (Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville)(Future Opportunities Stream)

Competition # : 50250

Department:Opportunities and Social Development

Location:Multiple Locations including Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville

Type of Employment:Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date:03-Nov-27 (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 The Prospect

The Department of Opportunities and Social Development is recruiting Child and Family Wellbeing Social Workers for future permanent, term, temporary, and casual opportunities in several program areas. Opportunities are available in Halifax, Dartmouth, and Sackville locations. Specific responsibilities, work schedules, and client involvement will depend on the position.

Opportunities may include both designated and non-designated positions. We encourage applicants who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ People, African Nova Scotians, Indigenous People, People of African Descent, Persons with Disabilities,



and Racialized People where they are underrepresented to apply and complete the voluntary self-identification questions on the application. Applicants will also have the opportunity to indicate their interest in being considered for designated positions.

As a Child and Family Wellbeing Social Worker, you will work with children, families, communities, and service partners to support child safety and wellbeing, strengthen families, and help connect children and families with appropriate resources.

Program Areas Where You Could Work

- Assessment:Assess child safety and wellbeing concerns and work with children, families, communities, and service partners to determine appropriate next steps. This program area encompasses assessment, information gathering, timely decision-making, and working with families during periods of immediate concern.
- Ongoing Support: Work with children and families on an ongoing basis to develop and support case plans, assess identified concerns, build on family strengths, and connect families with community resources.
- Children in Care:Plan with and support children in the care of the Minister, working with families, caregivers, communities, and service partners to help determine safe and appropriate living arrangements. This program encompasses coordinated planning and supporting children/ youth through important transitions.




- Consolidated Allegations Investigations Team (CAIT):Collaborate with children, families, communities, and other program areas to respond to child-safety concerns, advocate for children and families, and support decisions about safe and appropriate living arrangements. This program area encompasses assessment, information gathering, timely decision-making, and working with families during periods of immediate concern.
- Provincial After Hours Response Team (PART):Respond to child and family wellbeing and children-in-care matters outside regular business hours. PART shifts are typically between 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. and include weekends and holidays.

What You Will Do

You will use your knowledge of child development, family dynamics, trauma-informed practice, intervention approaches, and community resources to support children and families in complex circumstances. Depending on your program area, you may:

- Assess child safety and wellbeing concerns.
- Work with children and families to develop and support case plans.
- Help children and families connect with community resources.
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, communities, and service providers.
- Participate in risk assessments, evaluations, and court processes.
- Plan with and support children in the care of the Minister.
- Advocate for the safety and wellbeing of children, youth and families.

Your work will be guided by the Children and Family Services Act and An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered, you must hav

📌 Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 (Middle Sackville)
🏢 Nova Scotia
📍 Middle Sackville