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,
