Child and Family Social Worker

Support vulnerable children and families as a Social Worker in Digby, using case planning, risk assessment, and community advocacy. This permanent opportunity serves Nova Scotia communities.

The Department of Opportunities and Social Development is hiring Social Workers for Adoption, Foster Care, Disclosure, Screening, and Regional Resource programs. Working under child and family legislation, you will provide ongoing services to parents and children, assess families for child placement, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Pending BSW or MSW graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Collaborate with individuals, families, and communities
• Plan, develop, and monitor case plans
• Advocate for connections to community resources
• Participate in risk assessments and court testimonies
• Recruit, assess, and support foster and adoptive parents

• Completed Bachelor or Master of Social Work
• Eligibility for Nova Scotia College registration
• Valid driver’s license
• Understanding of child development and family dynamics
• Ability to work under pressure

Bring compassionate social work, intervention strategies, and resilience to support children, parents, caregivers, and communities throughout Nova Scotia.