New Job Social Worker In Nova Scotia
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social worker
Company : Nova Scotia Government
Salary : $4,056–$6,311 a month
Location : Nova Scotia
Full Description
Work Setting
- Community service organization
- Various locations
- Social and family service agency
- Government department and/or agency
- Child Welfare Organization
Tasks
- Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
- Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
- Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
- Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect and take authorized protective action when necessary
- Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working with a client group
- Act as an advocate for client groups in the community
- Provide mediation services and psychosocial assessments
- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses
- Membership in a provincial association of social workers
Target Audience
- Children
- Family
Social Work Specialization
- Child welfare
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check
- Child abuse registry check
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own vehicle
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
- Large caseload
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal Suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- What is your current field of study?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
Long term benefits
- Life insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
- Other benefits
- Pension plan