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Novascotia
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Social Worker 1(A)-(B)-2 (Regional Resource)

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Term social work role in foster care recruitment. Dartmouth, NS. Some evenings/weekends.

Join Nova Scotia Department of Opportunities and Social Development as a Social Worker – Regional Resource (Foster Care) in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $2,385.98 - $3,693.39 bi-weekly
  • Reimbursement for registration fees
  • Moving expenses for out-of-province applicants
  • Overtime and shift premiums
  • Travel and car allowance
  • Three weeks vacation to start
  • Annual pay progression
  • Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)
  • Health, Dental, Life Insurance
  • General illness, Short and Long Term Disability

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No call required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers no call requirements. Work with Nova Scotia Department of Opportunities and Social Development in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will be responsible for the recruitment, assessment, and preservice training of prospective foster caregivers and adoptive parents under the CFSA and FNIM provisions. Key duties include planning and conducting regional recruitment initiatives, delivering public information sessions, screening applications, and coordinating standardized preservice training.

Requirements

A completed Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work is required, along with eligibility for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) and a valid driver's license. Candidates should be compassionate, resourceful team players understanding of child development, family dynamics, and trauma-informed care.

Key Skills

RecruitmentEngagementTraining DeliveryScreeningAssessmentSupportCollaborationPlanningTeam PlayerCompassionReliabilityResourcefulnessChild Development UnderstandingFamily Dynamics UnderstandingTrauma-Informed Care

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AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

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About Novascotia

Government Administration
HRM, Nova Scotia
5,001-10,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Reimbursement for registration fees
Moving expenses for out-of-province applicants
Overtime and shift premiums
Travel and car allowance
Three weeks vacation to start
Annual pay progression
Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)
Health, Dental, Life Insurance

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