Opportunities Child and Youth Practitioner (Counsellor 2(A) (B))

Competition # : 47500

Department : Opportunities and Social Development

Location : NEW GLASGOW

Type of Employment : Permanent

Union Status : NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date : 02-Dec-25(Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

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.

About Our Opportunity

We consider this to be the best job in the world and are seeking compassionate creative individuals to join our team. Child and youth care is an evolving profession and when you join our team you will be embarking on a rewarding career. You will have the opportunity to establish positive connections with youth and families during challenging times in their lives.

If you have a passion for people and are looking for your next opportunity to showcase your various active artistical creative and musical talents consider a career as a Child & Youth Care Practitioner with Janus / Bridges.

We are part of a beautiful community where your education and skills will be leveraged to provide specialized care that will have long lasting results for young people.

Primary Accountabilities

As a Child & Youth Care Practitioner in our Provincial Child and Youth Caring programs you will provide care and programming for children and youth in the care of the Minister or Mikmaw Family & Childrens Services with moderate to severe emotional and trauma- based responses.

You will provide support and engage with children and youth leading and co-leading pre-approved psycho-educational youth programming (social and emotional learning). A few of your key responsibilities include :

• Appropriate role modeling and advocating on behalf of children youth and families for any necessary supports and services.
• Creating opportunities for recreational and leisure activities to provide children and youth the opportunity to enhance relationships and make connections in the community.
• Attending and actively participating in community outings appointments and meetings.
• Being part of a team that provides a caring and safe environment for children and youth who may require assistance with self regulation conflict resolution and developing skills needed for healthy relationships.
• Collaborating with external professionals including social workers health care professionals policing services probation and public schools when necessary.

You are also responsible for accurate reporting case management notes file maintenance and crisis intervention as well as assisting in developing programs and activities. This is where your creative side will shine through as you incorporate your personal talents and love for unique social and emotional experiences.

Qualifications and Experience

Ideally you have completed a Child & Youth Care Worker diploma from a provincially approved post-secondary institution; or an equivalent combintation of training and experience. Notice to Pending Graduates : If you anticipate graduation from your program within the next few months of this posting you are encouraged to apply.

Essential to your success in this roleis awareness of a trauma informed approach knowledge of physical psychological and emotional needs of youth in care and the family unit. You also demonstrate knowledge of healthy child development providing opportunity for youth to expand on life skills through support and guidance.

Key qualities of yours include :

Though not necessary any experience with case management systemswould be considered a desirable asset. Previous experience with child welfare early childhood development crisis services shelters and supporting persons with disabilities and substance dependency are considered assets.

We will assess the above qualifications and competenciesusing one or more of the following tools : written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.

Equivalency

This is an excellent career opportunity for many. We recognize equivalent combinations of training education and experience providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Equivalencies include but are not limited to :

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement 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 .

Working Conditions

Your personal resilience and ability to act decisively and with sound judgement in routine matters or crisis situations is critical. Child and youth caring environments differ substantially from traditional office settings where you will facilitate and maintain an awareness to provide safety and security for youth visitors employees and the public. While we take precautions children and youth may demonstrate pain-based responses where Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) techniques may be required to ensure a safe environment.

The Facility does operate twenty-four (24) hours of the day and seven (7) days a week with scheduled rotating employee shifts.

Additional Information

A valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

What We Offer

Pay Grade : TE 18- TE 21

Salary Range : $1864.28- $2466.26Bi-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 Womenin 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 you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link :

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit 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 concernsmay be directed to

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 1864 - 2466