Competition # 48834 ‑ Department: Opportunities and Social Development ‑ Location: Bridgewater ‑ Type of Employment: Permanent ‑ Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG ‑ Closing Date: 03-Jun-26

Job Overview

Position: Child & Youth Care Practitioner – Provincial Child and Youth Caring Programs. The role involves providing care and programming for children and youth in the care of the Minister or Mi’kmaw Family & Children’s Services, with moderate to severe emotional and trauma‑based responses.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and engage with children and youth, leading and co‑leading pre‑approved psycho‑educational youth programming (social and emotional learning).
• Appropriate role modelling and advocating for children, youth and families.
• Create opportunities for recreational and leisure activities.
• Participate in community outings, appointments and meetings.
• Provide a caring and safe environment, assist with s...