African Nova Scotian Families Plus Social Worker 109 views

Family Service of Eastern Nova Scotia is looking for an African Nova Scotian Families Plus Social Worker

Location: Canada

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

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.

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 February 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 centered 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.
• The ability to apply knowledge and experience of African Nova Scotian communities to the work
• The ability to contribute to overall support and learning development for African Nova Scotian families in the Families Plus Program;
• The ability to monitor the progress of African Nova Scotian families;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the issues and concerns facing African Nova Scotian families;
• The ability to work as a collaborative team member;
• The ability to apply Africentric knowledge and work within established guidelines, policies and procedures;
• The ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of race relations, cross cultural understanding, human rights and diversity;
• The ability to maintain and promote confidentiality.

Note:

This position is designated for individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian

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 driver’s 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).

Interested candidates please apply.