Opportunities Social Worker 1(A) (B) 2 (Disclosure Program)(Designated)
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Job Summary
Competition # :47236
Department:Opportunities and Social Development
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:24-Oct-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Designated Status
This opportunity is designated to applicants who identify as African/Black Nova Scotian and other Racialized Persons.
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
In April 2021 the new Adoption Record Act received Royal Ascent. With the new legislation comes exciting career opportunities with our new designed Disclosure Unit.
If you are passionate about helping people learn about their history and origins this opportunity provides you with the chance to make a profound and positive impact in the lives of parties to adoption and former children in permanent care. You will be employed in a dynamic creative and collaborative work environment that celebrates and embraces diversity promotes continued professional growth and provides you with the opportunity to utilize your full range of social work skills knowledge and experience.
Notice to pending Social Work Graduates: If you are a few months from graduation from your BSW/MSW program you are encouraged to apply.
Primary Accountabilities
As a Social Worker working in the Disclosure Unit you are responsible for the disclosure of information to parties to an adoption and to former children in permanent care with the Department of Opportunities and Social Development. Through the collection of social and medical history you will create reports and provide support to applicants who are searching for information or requesting reunions with birth families. You will also assist people affected by adoption who wish to limit access to their personal information. You will provide supports and services in a respectful trauma-informed and culturally responsive manner.
You will intervene under the Children and Family Services Act the Adoption Information Act and the Adoptions Records Act and in accordance with the legislation and policies of the program to make a lasting difference in applicants lives. You exercise judgement and make decisions regarding information disclosure and supports and reunions in consultations with your supervisor and colleagues.
Qualifications and Experience
A completed Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work is required as well as a valid drivers license. You must be eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW).
You are also:
- A strong team player
- Empowered to impact change
- Compassionate reliable and resourceful.
You are understanding of child development family dynamics trauma-informed care counselling community resources and are well versed in effective intervention strategies. Your problem-solving skills and experience combined with your creative thinking work to strengthen and improve support while working with children and families.
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.
Working Conditions
Some of your work involves meeting with clients in their homes and communities. As this is a Provincial program this may necessitate considerable driving time sometimes in adverse weather conditions. While present in the office your time is spent a comfortable office environment with flexible working options available.
Your personal resiliency is essential to meet the physical and emotional demands of this position. You will be immersed in high stress and crisis situations. You must be able to work under pressure and be personally and professionally committed to working with culturally diverse individuals in a respectful inclusive and racism-free manner.
What We Offer
Weoffer many perks and benefits based on your employment status including:
- Reimbursement for your registration feesto the NS College of Social Workers.
- Flexible working arrangementsincluding modified work weeks.
- Out-of-province applicantsmaybe eligible to apply formoving expenses.
- Ability to earn overtime andshift premiumsfor weekend and after-hours work.
- Career possibilities guidance and coaching and ongoing training.
- Three (3) weeks vacation to start and annual pay progression.
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)
- Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability
- Defined Pension Benefit Plan.
Clickhereto learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
Pay Grade: PR 09- PR 15
Salary Range: $2173.77- $3364.90Bi-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
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
