Child Protection Social Worker 1-2

2 months ago
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia$2,792.85 - $3,905.61 Bi-WeeklyPermanentSocial Work

Job Description

About the Role

Join Department of Opportunities and Social Development as a Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 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: $2,792.85 - $3,905.61/biweekly
  • 15 days PTO.
  • Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

  • Permanent position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Department of Opportunities and Social Development as a Child Protection Social Worker 1-2.

Key Skills

Child Safety AssessmentCase PlanningAdvocacyRisk AssessmentCourt TestimonyChild DevelopmentFamily DynamicsTrauma-Informed CareIntervention StrategiesProblem-SolvingCreative ThinkingCommunity EngagementLiaisonSupervisionResilience
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 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.

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: $2,792.85 - $3,905.61 Bi-Weekly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $3906 per weekly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Child Safety Assessment, Case Planning, Advocacy, Risk Assessment, Court Testimony, Child Development, Family Dynamics, Trauma-Informed Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing professional child and family wellbeing services, including assessing child safety concerns, planning for and supervising children in the Minister's care, and advocating on behalf of children and families. Daily activities focus on engaging people and communities to build...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, Three weeks vacation, Flexible working arrangements, Travel and car allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Novascotia

Government Administration
HRM, Nova Scotia
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Pension Plan
Three weeks vacation
Flexible working arrangements
Travel and car allowance
3.9

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Permanent

Posted

2mo ago

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