Social Worker - Amherst Nova Scotia

Position: Social Worker – Family Support,
Navigation and Intervention Support Program

Term:
One
Year Renewable - 35 hours per week / flexible hours – starting salary $41, 587
/ year. Generous vacation/holiday
package.

Position
Summary:

The social worker
will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides support, programs and
services to families throughout Cumberland County. Among the duties/role of the social worker are
the following:

• Short term counseling with families
  and individuals


• Coaching/mentoring in areas such as
  parenting, life skills, personal development


• Navigation/Coordination – link
  families with other supports and services as needed


• Group facilitation and workshop
  planning


• Youth engagement programming


• Family support and advocacy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work


• Registration (or eligibility) with the
  N.S. College of Social Workers


• Ability to work competently and
  cooperatively in a non-judgmental manner with families, co-workers and
  other community agencies


• Strong verbal/written communication
  skills


• Strong organizational skills


• Ability and willingness to meet
  challenges and adapt to changing situations


• Knowledge/experience in assessment and
  planning with individuals and families


• Knowledge of community development and
  collaboration


• Valid
  driver’s license, access to reliable transportation and eligible 2 million
  liability insurance with rider clause.

Interested
candidates please apply in writing with your resume to:

Sarah MacMaster, Executive
Director

Maggie’s Place
Cumberland

P.O. Box 1149, Amherst,
N.S. B4H 4L2

or

Email: maggies@ns.sympatico.ca

We thank all
candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted. Closing date for
applications is: Monday September 3rd,
2018 at midnight.