Child Protection Social Worker 1-2

Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 position at the Department of Opportunities and Social Development in Truro, Nova Scotia. The successful candidate will provide a wide array of professional child and family wellbeing services, including assessing child safety and wellbeing concerns, collaborating with families and communities, and planning and developing case plans. The role requires a Master of Social Work or a Bachelor of Social work with at least two years of related experience, and eligibility for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work or Bachelor of Social work with at least two years of related experience
• Eligibility for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
• Driver's license
• Compassionate, reliable, and resourceful
• Strong team player
• Empowered to drive positive change

Benefits

• Reimbursement for 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 weeks of 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