Date Posted: October 30, 2024
Application Deadline: November 27, 2024
Job Type: Part-Time / Casual
Job Category:

• Community and Social Services

Job Start Date: Immediately
Job Location: On-site Position (Bridgewater, NS, Canada)
Positions Available: Hiring Pool
Salary: $24.86 - $32.88 Hourly
Hours Per Week: Casual

Job Description

About Us

At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program (DSP). Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

About Our Opportunity

We consider this to be the best job in the world, and are seeking compassionate, creative individuals to join our team. Child and youth care is an evolving profession, and when you join our team, you will be embarking on a rewarding career. You will have the opportunity to establish positive connections with youth and families, during challenging times in their lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking for your next opportunity to showcase your various active, artistical, creative and musical talents, consider a career as a Child & Youth Care Practitioner with Hope Landing. We are part of a beautiful community along the south shore of Nova Scotia, where your education and skills will be leveraged to provide specialized care that will have long-lasting results for young people. Hope Landing provides placement to 6 young people between the ages of 12-16. This posting will establish a Relief Roster for Hope Landing and will be used to fill multiple relief opportunities over the next several months.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

Ideally, you have completed a Child & Youth Care Worker diploma from a provincially approved post-secondary institution.

Notice to Pending Graduates: If you anticipate graduation from your program within the next few months of this posting, you are encouraged to apply. Essential to your success in this role is awareness of a trauma informed approach, knowledge of physical, psychological, and emotional needs of youth in care and the family unit. You also demonstrate knowledge of healthy child development, providing opportunity for youth to expand on life skills through support and guidance.

Key qualities of yours include:

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Effective communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to facilitate groups.
• Knowledge of various software packages, such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Though not necessary, any experience with case management systems would be considered a desirable asset.
• Previous experience with child welfare, early childhood development, crisis services, shelters, and supporting persons with disabilities and substance dependency are considered assets.
• We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Equivalency

This is an excellent career opportunity for many. We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise.

Equivalencies include, but are not limited to:

• A related bachelor’s in social science (such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Work)
• Two (2) years related experience
• Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

How to Apply

Submit your application online at: https://jobs.novascotia.ca/job-invite/44507/

Company Information

Company Name: Province of Nova Scotia

Address: 1800 Argyle Street, 6th Floor

City/Town: Halifax

Postal/Zip Code: B3J 2V9

Province/State: NS

Country: Canada

Website: https://jobs.novascotia.ca/

Company Contact

Contact Person: Hongyi Guo

Contact Person Job Title: Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Telephone: 902-237-0534

Email: hongyi.guo@novascotia.ca