Employment Support Services & Income Assistance)(2 positions)(Caseworker 1(A)-(B)-2(A)-(B)

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Competition # : 48411 Department: Opportunities and Social Development: Location: SYDNEY: Type of Employment: Permanent: Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG: Closing Date: 26-Apr-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) 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 Disability Support Program(DSP). Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all. About Our Opportunity: We’re hiring dedicated Caseworkers to join our Employment Support Services and Income Assistance (ESIA) team. In this role, you will evaluate the eligibility of individuals seeking financial assistance and support, ensuring both initial and ongoing eligibility through intake and ongoing case management activities. You will also deliver comprehen...