Social Worker 1(A)-(B)-2 (Foster Care)

Novascotia

2 months ago

Truro, Nova Scotia$2,385.98 - $3,693.39 Bi-WeeklyFull TimeSocial Worker

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Department of Opportunities and Social Development as a Social Worker – Foster Care, Permanent Position in United States.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

informed care, counselling, community resources, and are well versed in effective intervention strategies. Your problem

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $2,386 - $3,693/biweekly

15 days PTO.

Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Department of Opportunities and Social Development as a Social Worker – Foster Care, Permanent Position.

Key Skills

Case PlanningRisk AssessmentCourt TestimonyAdvocacyClient EngagementTrauma-Informed CareCounsellingIntervention StrategiesProblem-SolvingTeamworkChild DevelopmentFamily DynamicsCommunity ResourcesSupervisionRecruitingAssessment

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Position Insights

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: $2,385.98 - $3,693.39 Bi-Weekly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $3693 per weekly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case Planning, Risk Assessment, Court Testimony, Advocacy, Client Engagement, Trauma-Informed Care, Counselling, Intervention Strategies. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Social Workers ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the care of the Minister or those remaining with parents where safety concerns exist, actively engaging people and communities to build resilience and address trauma. Responsibilities include collaborating with various parties, ...

Benefits package: Reimbursement for registration fees, Moving expenses for out-of-province applicants, Overtime and shift premiums for weekend/after-hours work, Travel and car allowance, Career development and ongoing training, Three weeks vacation to start, Employee and Family Assistance Programs, Health, Dental, Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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