Ensuring Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive social work services.
We establish, maintain, and regulate Standards of Professional Practice to ensure Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive their services.
• Master’s Degree in a clinical discipline (Social Work, Education/Counselling, Psychology, Nursing or Nurse Practitioner – community mental health) with experience working with at-risk children, adolescents and families.
• Current registration and in good standing with a professional regulatory body (i.e., Nova Scotia College of Social Workers).
• Prior experience in Child and Youth Caring Programs for children/youth.
• Demonstrated expertise in individual, group and family interventions and well-developed assessment and clinical consultation skills.
• Ability to define and evaluate key program metrics relative to service delivery and client outcomes.
• Effective communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to participate as a part of a dynamic team.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and supportive working relations with co-workers and community collaborators.
• Demonstrated sound professional judgment and commitment to excellence.
• Working knowledge of the Nova Scotia Children and Family Services Act.
• Ability to work in a face paced work environment with direct practice with children with histories of complex trauma who may present with coping strategies that may include emotional and physical behaviors that pose risk to self and others.
• Additional requirements include a current and clear Criminal Records Check / Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Valid Driver License, and Drivers Abstract.