Opportunities: Youth Worker 1-4 (Wood Street) (Relief Roster)
Opportunities: Youth Worker 1-4 (Wood Street) (Relief Roster)
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Job Description
Competition # :46465
Department:Opportunities and Social Development
Location:TRURO
Type of Employment:Relief
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:11-Jul-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
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
Wood Street Campus is a cornerstone in providing specialized treatment services for children in the care of the Minister of OSD. We operate 24 hours a day seven (7) days a week and are passionate about supporting our youth and enhancing their development into successful young people in the community. The experience of fostering positive outcomes for children is very rewarding and requires a highly motivated and energetic individual!
Were hiring compassionate creative Youth Workers to join our team. Youll work in an engaged and rewarding environment where you have a direct positive and long-lasting impact on the lives of many children. When you join our team youll become a member of an Interdisciplinary Team where we all work together to provide diagnostic assessment and treatment services and programming for children in care.
As a Youth Worker you are a critical member of the team and are responsible for the day-to-day direct delivery of treatment programming and case management and stabilization services.
This posting will establish a Relief Roster for Wood Street. This Roster will be used to fill multiple relief opportunities over the next several months.
Primary Accountabilities
You professionally and therapeutically respond to children who may act out in a physically or verbally abusive manner towards peers and staff. You will support children by through the development and implementation of:
- Life skills and psychoeducational youth programming that meet individual needs.
- Counselling and assisting in the classroom.
- Individualized treatment plans.
- Recreation and leisure opportunities.
You will provide appropriate interventions in response to crisis situations as well as support and accompany children and youthinto the community. You will also support and coordinate orientation programs for children families and guardians.
Qualifications and Experience
You have completed a bachelors degree in Social Sciences (such as Social Worker Psychology Counselling Sociology etc.) or an equivalent combination 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.
You demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of short-term crisis stabilization programs and effective youth care intervention. You demonstrate knowledge of human behaviour stages of development of youth and children the dynamics of group care along with trauma informed care. You are inclusive and demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the varied lived experiences of Nova Scotias diverse demographics.
Key qualities of yours include:
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to prevent and resolve conflicts effectively using good counselling
- Excellent Report writing and effective communication
- Quick decision-making skills in high-stress situations
- Discretion with confidential matters
- Knowledge of various software packages such as Microsoft Suite (Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint).
Though not necessary any experience with case management systemswould be considered an 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 competencies using 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:
- 4 years of related work experience without a bachelors degree
- 2-year diploma in a related field combined with 2 years of related work experience
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 aDefined 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
You will work in a treatment facility that operates 24 hours a day seven (7) days a week. Rotating shift work is required. Components of the treatment program/ campus may be secured. You will facilitate and maintain both dynamic and static security to provide safety and security of youth visitors staff and the public. While we take precautions children and youth may demonstrate harmful/aggressive behaviours and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) techniques are utilized to manage these behaviours.
Personal resiliency is essential to meet the physical and emotional demands of this position. You will be subjected to a high degree of stress and must be able to work under pressure and in crisis situations.
Additional Information
You must have a valid drivers licence and have the ability to travel when required.
A relief employee is an employee who is not regularly scheduled by the Employer but who works relief assignments on an as-needed basis as operational requirements demand. As sucha relief employee does not have guaranteed hours of work.
Please note when competing for vacancies a successful Temporary Term or Permanent Relief Employee who is currently employed withthe provincewill maintain theirbargaining unit status seniority and benefit level at the new workplace.
What We Offer
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued respected connected and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless career paths.
Pay Grade: PR 04- PR 11Hourly
Salary Range: $25.34- $40.96Hourly
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
A relief employee is an employee who is not regularly scheduled by the Employer but who works relief assignments on an as-needed basis as operational requirements demand. As sucha relief employee does not have guaranteed hours of NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Please note: when competing for vacancies a successful Temporary Term or Permanent Relief Employee who is currently employed withthe Provincewill maintain theirbargaining unit status seniority and benefit level at the new workplace.
Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:
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
Employment Type
Part-Time
