Opportunities: Child & Youth Care Practitioner (Relief Roster) (Counsellor 2AB)
Opportunities: Child & Youth Care Practitioner (Relief Roster) (Counsellor 2AB)
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Job Description
Competition # :46598
Department:Opportunities and Social Development
Location:SYDNEY
Type of Employment:Relief
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:31-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
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 New Heights.
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.
This Roster will be used to fill multiple relief opportunities over the next several months.
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 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.
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:
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Effective communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to facilitate groups.
- 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 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:
- A related bachelors in social science (such as Psychology Sociology Social Work Community Studies)
- Related diplomas in Social Services Disability Support and Human Services
- Education and experience with Early Childhood Education (ECE)
- Two (2) years related experience supporting children and youth.
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
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.
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 such a 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 with the Province will maintain their bargaining 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.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: TE 18- TE 21Hourly
Salary Range: $24.86- $32.88Hourly
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
