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Child and Youth Practitioner (Counsellor 2(A)-(B))

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Company

Nova Scotia Municipal Finance Corporation

Location

town of bridgewater, Canada

Posted

June 14, 2026

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About This Opportunity

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...