Family Support Worker jobs in Nova Scotia

This position supports clients living between Windsor and Kentville. Also, the position includes some scheduled hours of Support work per week (as needed, after business hours, evenings or weekends); and hours will be adjusted as Coordinator caseload increases.

This job requires a vehicle with $2,000,000 liability insurance.

The coordinator is expected to:

• Supervise the Support Workers to ensure that organization’s policies and procedures are followed
• Communicate policies and procedures to the Support Workers
• Ensure that safe work procedures are followed
• Fully support the goals, objectives and mission statement of SSG
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with Support Workers
• Interact on a regular basis with the Support Workers, communicate expectations and provide timely feedback
• Promote effective working relationships and positive work environments while working with the Support Workers, the Members, families and other employees
• Make sure that care plans are understood and followed by the Support Workers
• Meet on a regular basis with the Support Workers, Members and families
• Attend and contribute in a positive manner at Coordinator meetings and special organizational events
• Ensure and organize orientation of Support Workers
• Schedule shifts for Support Workers
• Cover shifts if no other option available
• Carry and use organization cell phone
• Carry and use emergency cell phone on a rotational basis
• Conduct performance reviews

Required qualifications for the position include:

• Post-secondary education in Human Services or relevant field, or a minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Strong supervisory and management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
• Excellent organizational, leadership and people skills
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Ability to travel between office locations in HRM, Bridgewater and New Minas using own vehicle

EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES:

• $250 signing bonus upon successful completion of probation and core competencies training
• Reimbursement for Standard First Aid certification and Criminal Record Check (with successful submission of receipts and upon successful completion of probation)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $64,809.68 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Human Services or relevant field: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving License and $2 million liability insurance? (required)
• Standard First Aid and CPR C Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person