RECENT OR POTENTIAL GRADS: Families Plus Social Worker

  • Location: Pictou, NS
  • Deadline: July 17, 2021

Families Plus Social Worker

Family Service of Eastern Nova Scotia is a non-profit agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. For over 52 years, we have provided professional therapy and educational programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Location: Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Qualifications: Our Agency is seeking an individual with a Bachelor of Social Work degree who has experience working with families. This position is a full-time permanent position beginning in August 2021. The worker will need to work flex hours involving evenings and weekends.

Position Requirements: Reporting to the Director of Professional Services, the Families Plus Worker is responsible for delivering the Families Plus program which is an intensive home based client centred program. Skills required for the position include, but are not limited to: child development, knowledge of community resources, knowledge of child welfare system, trauma and violence informed support, and parenting.

Persons considered for this position must have: membership in good standing with their professional regulatory association, a clear police background check, and a clear child abuse registry check, and a drivers license. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority (all applicants should clearly indicate their status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident). FSENS is an equal opportunities employer. FSENS encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal, and African Canadians or other persons from visible minorities.

If you are interested, please send email with a resume by end of day Friday, July 16, 2021 to:

Nancy MacDonald
Executive Director
Family Service of Eastern Nova Scotia
E-mail: FSadministration@fsens.ns.ca

While we appreciate all who apply, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.