Competition # : 46561
Department: Opportunities and Social Development
Location: Flexible
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 25-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program(DSP).
Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.
The Child & Family Wellbeing Specialist (Prevention & Early Intervention) is accountable for contributing to and providing recommendations to the development, planning, monitoring, budgeting and evaluation of effective Child & Family Wellbeing prevention and early intervention programs, policies/procedures.
You will provide leadership and support to a coordinated, comprehensive regional service delivery system of Child Welfare prevention & early intervention community-based programs which enhance and improve outcomes for vulnerable and at-risk children, youth and their families.
You also will provide consultation and advice to the internal Child & Family Wellbeing service delivery system, particularly as it pertains to strengthening children, youth, families and communities.
As the Specialist, you contribute to the consistent, effective and efficient delivery of Child & Family Wellbeing prevention and early intervention programs: You achieve this through:
You have a bachelor’s degree in clinical areas related to health and/or social science or other related fields; a related master’s degree will be considered an asset.
Computer capabilities such as Word, Excel, and Outlook are required. You must have excellent organizational skills, strong and effective communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal abilities which are critical to the successful performance of this position. You must be strategically orientated and can engage and mobilize various community partners and stakeholders. You must be able to demonstrate a positive profile while making difficult decisions within a complex multi-system environment. You are highly motivated, adaptable to change, and have demonstrated experience in situations requiring innovative and proactive solutions.
Your creativity and problem-solving abilities are critical to effectively respond to complex, sensitive issues and to recommend actions impacting vulnerable Nova Scotians. You employ strong analytical skills and develop resourceful strategies in partnership with community-based organizations.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. You will have daily contact with the public, various Government Departments as well as other local Agencies and Institutions. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
This position's worksite location is flexible and will be discussed during the offer negotiation stage.There is a lot of travel in this position and not necessarily an office-based role. For a list of OSD offices, please see this link.
Pay Grade: EC 11
Salary Range: $3,418.96 - $4,273.75 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.