Are you looking for a unique opportunity as a clinical social worker who supports children living in a child and youth caring program? This role is as rewarding as it is challenging. Do you have the skills, desire and passion to help children learn different ways to regulate feelings and find new ways of responding to situations that cause them discomfort and distress, help team members further develop practice skills from a trauma informed lens, and work collaboratively with community partners and stakeholders, all with a goal of preparing children to return home or to a family-based service? If this is a challenge that interests you, then this is the position for you.

Chisholm Services for Children is a not-for-profit organization located in Halifax providing a Child and Youth Caring Program for children under the age of twelve (12) who are in need of placement outside of the home and who hold a care status with the Department of Community Services under the Children and Family Services Act.

As the Director of Clinical Services, you will work on site in a Child and Youth Caring Program collaborating with a dedicated team of Youth Care Workers and Supervisors, develop care plans, support team members in a service delivery model based on best practice from a trauma informed care lens, and assist in program development to best meet the needs of children 6-12 years of age who require placement outside of the home. The Director of Clinical Services also facilitates a monthly Trauma Informed Care Group for parents approved and waiting to adopt, and acts as a consultation to our LINKS Literacy Program. As the Director of Clinical Services, you will make a difference in the lives of children supported by Chisholm today, and long after they transition from our service.

If you feel this role is a good fit for you and your career path, then consider how the following requirements will assist you in successfully fulfilling your role and responsibilities:

• Master's Degree in a clinical discipline (Social Work, Education/Counselling, Psychology, Nursing or Nurse Practitioner – community mental health) with experience working with at-risk children, adolescents and families.
• Current registration and in good standing with a professional regulatory body (i.e., Nova Scotia College of Social Workers).
• Prior experience in Child and Youth Caring Programs for children/youth.
• Demonstrated expertise in individual, group and family interventions and well-developed assessment and clinical consultation skills.
• Ability to define and evaluate key program metrics relative to service delivery and client outcomes.
• Effective communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to participate as a part of a dynamic team.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and supportive working relations with co-workers and community collaborators.
• Demonstrated sound professional judgment and commitment to excellence.
• Working knowledge of the Nova Scotia Children and Family Services Act.
• Ability to work in a face paced work environment with direct practice with children that have histories of complex trauma who may present with coping strategies that may include emotional and physical behaviors that pose risk to self and others.
• Additional requirements include a current and clear Criminal Records Check / Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Valid Driver License, and Drivers Abstract.

To support your employ at Chisholm we offer the successful candidate:

• A competitive wage based on prior experience ranging from $70,950 to $86,785
• Ability to adjust your daily hours of work to balance work and home demands
• Ability to schedule in creative writing days on a biweekly basis to work from home
• Onsite parking
• Competitive mileage rate for work related responsibilities
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Matched self-directed RRSP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $72,013.00-$88,087.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All Applicants will be required to provide proof of double vaccination and follow on-site masking and COVID protocol as required.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-12
Expected start date: 2023-06-05

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