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Social Worker
Pictou Landing First Nation —Pictou Landing, NS
- $69,000–$84,000 a year
- Contract
- CPR Certification
- Master's degree
- Working with children

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Social Worker

Pictou Landing First Nation -
Pictou Landing, NS

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Job details

Contract | Fixed term contract
$69,000–$84,000 a year

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Master's degree
Working with children
Bachelor's
First Aid Certification
Social Work
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

6533 Pictou Landing Road, Fishers Grant NS B0K 1X0

Ph: 902-752-4912 Fax: 902-755-4715

Position: Social Worker (Community Based Health Services)

Department: Health

Job Status: 15-month contract, with opportunity for renewal
Reports To: Prevention Programs Manager
Location: Health Centre, Pictou Landing First Nation
Starting Salary Range: $69,000.00-$84,000.00

About Pictou Landing First Nation (PLFN)

At Pictou Landing First Nation, we are proud of our strong sense of community and Mi’kmaq culture. Our team is
dedicated to working together in a caring, respectful environment to improve the health and well-being of our
members. We believe in building services that reflect the values of our people and meet the needs of our
community. To learn more about who we are, visit www.plfn.ca.

Position Overview

The Social Worker is a community based, cross-program role based out of the Health Centre. This position works
proactively and collaboratively across all health and wellness programs to support community members. The
primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that Mi’kmaw children are supported in ways that maintain their
cultural connections, identity, and community ties. The Social Worker role provides prevention-focused, early-
intervention, and wrap-around supports, helping community members navigate systems, access services, and
strengthen safety, stability, well-being and family connections. The role works closely with health staff and
external partners to reduce barriers, prevent crises, and support families in culturally grounded ways.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Case Management through a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach. Complete intakes,

assessments, and collaborative support plans focused on prevention, wellness, and a continuum of care.

Provide short-term and ongoing case management support, including advocacy, referrals, and system

navigation. Support clients experiencing complex needs, including mental health challenges, substance

use, housing instability, family conflict, or involvement with multiple service systems.

Prevention & Family Support by proactively working with families to reduce risk of child welfare

involvement and strengthen protective factors. Support parents and caregivers with goal-setting,

Pictou Landing First Nation
6533 Pictou Landing Road, Fishers Grant NS B0K 1X0

Ph: 902-752-4912 Fax: 902-755-4715

life skills, problem-solving, and connection to culturally appropriate supports. Collaborate with

prevention, wellness, and community programs to deliver integrated supports.

Collaboration & Coordination by working closely with Health Centre staff across programs to ensure

coordinated, wrap-around care. Liaise with external service providers, including community programs,

and provincial services. Participate in case conferences, care planning meetings, and multidisciplinary

teams as required.

Cultural Safety & Advocate - Promote culturally grounded approaches that honour Mi’kmaq identity,

family systems, and community strengths. Advocate for clients within external systems to ensure

culturally safe, respectful, and equitable services. Support reconnection to culture, and community as

part of overall case planning.

Documentation, Reporting & Accountability - Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case notes and

documentation in accordance with policy and ethical standards. Contribute to program data collection,

reporting, and evaluation.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Certification

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW).

Registered and in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW).

Mental Health First Aid training (can provide)

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (can provide)

Experience
• 3-5 years of experience providing direct social work services, ideally in community-based, health, or

Indigenous settings.

Experience working with families, children, youth, and adults with complex needs.

Knowledge of child welfare, mental health, addictions, and social service systems (asset).

Skills & Attributes
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and advocacy skills.

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.

Sound ethical judgement, professionalism, and respect for confidentiality.

Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Mi’kmaq language and/or lived experience in First Nations communities considered a strong asset.

Additional Requirements
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector).

Clear Child Abuse Registry Check.

Valid CPR & First Aid (or willingness to obtain).

Pictou Landing First Nation
6533 Pictou Landing Road, Fishers Grant NS B0K 1X0

Ph: 902-752-4912 Fax: 902-755-4715

Willingness to attend training or community events outside regular hours when required.

How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]

Application Deadline: Open until filled

While we welcome all applications, please note that preference will be initially given to Pictou Landing First
Nation band members, then Mi’kmaw or Indigenous, then the wider community.

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