Nova Scotia Community & social services occupations Jobs – 34 Openings This Week

Victim Services Case Worker
Halifax Regional Municipality —Dartmouth, NS
- $67,498–$87,355 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
3d
Communication Advisor
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $7,143.98–$8,930.06 a month
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
10d
Correctional Officer (Relief)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $30.76–$39.22 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's
14d
Social Worker 1-2 (Term)
Province of Nova Scotia —New Glasgow, NS
- $4,771.96–$7,386.78 a month
- Overtime
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
2d
Manager, Service Delivery
Province of Nova Scotia —Sydney, NS
- $7,858.44–$9,823.04 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Leadership
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
8d
Counsellor
Nova Scotia Teachers Union —Halifax, NS
- From $86,610 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Case management
- Travel
- In-person
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Director, Long-term Care & Director, Home and Community Care
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $4,754.34–$5,942.94 a month
- Overtime
- Nursing
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 - Consolidated Allegations Investigation Team (CAIT)(Designated)
Province of Nova Scotia —Dartmouth, NS
- $5,697.42–$7,967.44 a month
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
11d
Fisheries Inspector (Intelligence) - Inspector (Specialist) 3
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $5,889.88–$6,841.04 a month
- Overtime
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
11d
Child Protection Social Worker 1-2
Province of Nova Scotia —New Glasgow, NS
- $5,697.42–$7,967.44 a month
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
9d
Family Support Worker (Counsellor 2AB) (Designated)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $3,439.22–$3,935.24 a month
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
10d
Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 (Hiring Pool - Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $5,585.70–$7,811.22 a month
- 8 hour shift
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Manager, Licensing & Compliance
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $7,858.44–$9,823.04 a month
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
9d
Access Support Worker - New Glasgow/Antigonish(Casual Relief) (Counsellor 2A)
Province of Nova Scotia —New Glasgow, NS
- $2,046.28–$2,403.04 a month
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
8d
Director of Health Equity Framework (Designated)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $8,644.30–$10,805.32 a month
- Travel
- Leadership
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
9d
Youth Worker 1-4 (Relief Roster)
Province of Nova Scotia —Waterville, NS
- $25.96–$41.96 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
7d
Youth Worker 1-4 (Wood Street) (3 Opportunities)
Province of Nova Scotia —Truro, NS
- $3,893.82–$6,294.02 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
11d
Access Support Worker - Truro (Casual Relief) (Counsellor 2A)
Province of Nova Scotia —Truro, NS
- $29.23–$34.33 an hour
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
8d
Rent Supplement Program Admin Officer (Program Admin Officer 1-2)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $2,112.87–$3,029.89 a month
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
10d
Care Coordinator, Disability Support Program
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $2,912.93–$3,547.06 a month
- Nursing
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
1d
Program Admin Officer 3 (Eligibility Review Officer)
Province of Nova Scotia —Dartmouth, NS
- $2,805.63–$3,410.48 a month
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
10d
CBVRCE 2026 CUPE-0826, Casual Teacher Assistant, Various Locations
Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) —Sydney, NS
- $24.99–$29.40 an hour
- Day shift
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
10d
SRCE-26-595, EAECA, Term Early Childhood Educator
Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) —Monastery, NS
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
3d
Administrative Coordinator, Nova Scotia Insured Services Program Mood and Anxiety Stream
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $25,000–$31,000 a year
- Contract
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Communication skills
9d
Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $22,088.82–$27,611.04 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- English
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Dental care

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Victim Services Case Worker

Halifax Regional Municipality
Dartmouth, NS

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Job details

Full-time
3 days ago

Skills

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Post-secondary education
Psychology
Organizational skills
Computer skills
Social Work
Communication skills
Negotiation
Driving Licence

Full job description

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Victim Services Case Worker in Support Division, Halifax Regional Police.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Under the supervision of the Victim Services Coordinator, the Victim Services Case Worker(s) work within the Victim Services Unit of the Halifax Regional Police to enhance police response to victims of crime with a focus on victims of sexualized violence and victims of domestic violence, particularly those at high risk for homicide. This will be done through case coordination and ongoing information sharing with primary service agencies. The position also provides support and information to other victims of crime.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

High Risk Case Designations.
Accept high risk file referrals from police officers or HRP Victim Service staff.
Coordinate information from primary service providers in regard to high-risk files.
Conduct risk management and related safety planning with the goal of increased safety and domestic violence homicide prevention.
Contact victims to offer support, services and/or referral to primary services agencies and inform of High Risk designation.
Manage the Domestic Violence Alarm Program.
Create collateral contacts with community and government agencies to share case information provided victim confidentiality is maintained, and victim's consent has been obtained.
Liaise with police members to discuss files and/or cases.
With the victim’s informed consent, coordinate case conferences with relevant service providers.
Work closely with designated Domestic Violence Police Officer to assist with offender accountability and increased victim safety.
Direct Client Work.
Provide on-scene crisis intervention and practical support to victims of crime, which may include sudden deaths and suicides, as requested by officers.
Provide crisis intervention and practical support to victims of all types of crime, as referred by police officers.
Provide short term (informal counselling) support and follow-up sessions and court support to clients, when needed.
Interview victims to obtain case history and background information.
Help victims navigate the police investigation and criminal justice process.
When required, conduct general mental health assessment of clients to determine whether a referral to MHMCT or police need to be called for suicide intervention.
Education/Outreach/Training.
Provide training to volunteers in crisis support and mobile on-scene response.
Develop, prepare and conduct public education sessions to community groups i.e. dating violence, intimate partner abuse, sexualized violence.
Prepare and conduct training to police on domestic and sexualized violence including during Block Training, Trauma Response to SA and training new laterals.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

Post-secondary degree in counselling, social work, psychology, criminology with 3-5 years of progressive experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Extensive experience in crisis intervention
Valid driver’s license
Extensive knowledge of issues relating to domestic/intimate partner abuse, and sexualized violence will be considered an asset

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

Excellent knowledge of community resources.
Strong negotiation skills.
Extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Extensive knowledge of crisis intervention and suicide intervention.
Extensive knowledge of various social and counseling issues.
Knowledge of family law.
Strong listening and support skills.
Strong teamwork skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Internet and Versadex.
Strong crisis intervention skills.

Security Clearance Requirements: Before an offer is made the top candidate will be required to complete the background & security clearance process. You will be given a security & background booklet to complete and return to Human Resources. The results of the Background & Security screening are confidential and only a pass or fail result is released to Human Resources. You will be thoroughly investigated to determine your suitability to meet security clearance requirements. Your references and previous employers may be contacted, and family and friends may be contacted and/or visited during this stage.

Please Note: Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Decision Making, Networking/Relationship Building, Organization and Planning, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, and Valuing Diversity.

WORK STATUS: Full-time, permanent.

HOURS OF WORK: Core hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. Staff in this position are required to perform one shift per week which will be from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

SALARY: NU 5, Non-Union, Range of $67,498- $87,355. Salary will be commensurate with education and years of applicable experience.

WORK LOCATION: 7 Mellor Avenue, Dartmouth. Work location can be changed according to operational requirements.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview / testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

(position # 72286302)

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Communication Advisor

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Social Worker 1-2 (Term)

Manager, Service Delivery

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Director, Long-term Care & Director, Home and Community Care

Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 - Consolidated Allegations Investigation Team (CAIT)(Designated)

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Manager, Licensing & Compliance

Access Support Worker - New Glasgow/Antigonish(Casual Relief) (Counsellor 2A)

Director of Health Equity Framework (Designated)

Youth Worker 1-4 (Relief Roster)

Youth Worker 1-4 (Wood Street) (3 Opportunities)

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Program Admin Officer 3 (Eligibility Review Officer)

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Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH)

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