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.
Educational background: Graduate level degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychotherapy, or Psychology and registered with associated regulatory body (NSCSW, NSCCT, NSBEP).
Counselling experience: 3+ overall years of experience in providing individual counselling, crisis support, and advocacy.
Trauma-informed practice: A supportive, non-judgmental lens in all interactions, and experience working with diverse and marginalized populations.
Collaboration and advocacy: Demonstrated experience networking, advocating, and collaborating to improve access to services for marginalized populations, including strong knowledge of local community organizations and systems to support referrals and partnerships.
Values alignment: Commitment to feminist, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and intersectional values. Specialized experience related to sexualized violence is considered an asset.
Relational teamwork and self-reflection: Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team grounded in relational values, consult with supervisors on complex client situations, and actively monitor and address vicarious trauma.