Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 (Hiring Pool) (Kentville, Windsor, and Granville)

Novascotia

1 day ago

Kentville, Nova Scotia$2,848.71 - $3,983.72 Bi-WeeklyFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Government of Nova Scotia as a Child Protection Social Worker – Nova Scotia in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide a wide array of professional child and family wellbeing services.

provide ongoing supports to parents and children, and collaborate with program areas to determine appropriat.

provide child and family wellbeing services for your designated area, after regular business hours.

develop within the Province of Nova Scotia through coaching, training, and advancement opportunities Reimbur.

Requirements

informed care, and community resources. You are well

versed in effective intervention strategies. Your excellent problem

solving skills, combined with creative thinking, enhance the support provided to children and families, contributing to their overall well

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $74K - $104K

15 days PTO.

Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Government of Nova Scotia as a Child Protection Social Worker – Nova Scotia.

Key Skills

Child protectionSocial workCase managementRisk assessmentTrauma-informed careFamily dynamicsCrisis interventionAdvocacyCourt testimonyIntervention strategiesProblem-solvingCommunicationCollaborationCommunity resource coordination

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 (Hiring Pool) (Kentville, Windsor, and Granville) at Novascotia a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Novascotia is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $2,848.71 - $3,983.72 Bi-Weekly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $3984 per weekly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Kentville, Nova Scotia.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($3k–$4k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Child protection, Social work, Case management, Risk assessment, Trauma-informed care, Family dynamics, Crisis intervention, Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker will assess child safety and wellbeing, develop case plans, and provide ongoing support to families while supervising children in the care of the Minister. They will also collaborate with community partners, participate in court proceedings, and advocate for the needs of children a...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, 3 Weeks Vacation, Overtime Pay. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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