community and social services worker

Competition # : 47570 Department: Opportunities and Social Development Location: SYDNEY Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 16-Dec-25  (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Designation Status This opportunity is designated to applicants who identify as Indigenous. See the Nova Scotia Government's Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups. About Us At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD) , we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and the Disability Support Program (DSP). The Disability Support Program (DSP) is committed to fostering innovative ways to empower individuals with disabilities to pursue their vision of a fulfilling life. We are on a journey to implement international best practices that uphold human rights and choice to enhance the way people engage with their communities. We envision Nova Scotia as a place where people with disabilities can choose the life they want to live, in communities that are welcoming, inclusive, and supportive. A life where individuals can build authentic relationships, explore their interests, and achieve their full potential as valued citizens in their community. Abou