About this role
Competition # : 50355
Department: Opportunities and Social Development
Location: ANTIGONISH
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 18-Nov-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 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.
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