About this role
Competition # : 49918 Department: Opportunities and Social Development Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Term Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 30-Sep-26 (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
As a Family Support Worker, you will provide support to the children, youth and families connected to the Child and Family Wellbeing program. You will have an in-depth involvement and will play an active role in working with children, youth and families to build resilience and inspire change. While working collaboratively with the social worker, you will develop and deliver a plan to provide service, education, support and advocacy to the families, children & youth in care. If you are looking for an opportunity to make positive impacts on the lives of children and families, establish positive connections and build everlasting relationships within your community, we welcome you to apply!
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