CC#25-04-137 Community Outreach Worker

Government of Nova Scotia; Stellarton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Nova Scotia is seeking a Community Outreach Worker to support children and families in schools. The role includes providing services, facilitating programming, and ensuring families have access to community resources. Ideal candidates will have a BSW degree and strong organizational and communication skills. The role requires collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and is a term position with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a related field.
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary, inter-agency framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to children, youth, and families.
• Facilitate after school programming and group programming.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure timely access to services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Team-building

Education

BSW degree

Post-secondary diploma in Child and Youth Care

Job description

Overview

The Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education is located in beautiful Central Northern Nova Scotia, Canada serving approximately 19,000 children from Pre-Primary through to Grade 12. CCRCE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages application from members of designated groups.

Competition #: CC#25-04-137 | Position: Community Outreach Worker | Union: NSGEU | Family of Schools: Celtic | Location(s): Dr. W. A. MacLeod Consolidated

Hours per day: 7.00 | Hours per week: 14.00 | School Hours: TBD | Assignment Hours: TBD | Days: Mon, Tue; Wed, Thu; Fri | Status: Term | Percentage: 12 Months | Salary: In accordance with the NSGEU collective agreement

Post Date: Thursday September 25, 2025 | Close Date: Thursday October 9, 2025 at 4:00:00 PM | Anticipated Start Date: Monday November 17, 2025 | End Date: 11/16/2026

Responsibilities

The Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education is seeking the services of a Community Outreach Worker. The successful candidate will work as a full member of the Nova Family Support Team, providing direct support to children, youth and families of schools in the Celtic Family and will assist in navigating children, youth and their families to services and resources in the community. The Community Outreach Worker will work collaboratively with other school and agency staff to ensure that the student and/or their family have timely access to services and programs required. This position is also responsible for the facilitation of after school programming and group programming throughout the school day which may require flexibility with the successful candidate's work schedule.

Minimum Requirements

• BSW degree preferred;
• Completion of a post-secondary diploma or certificate such as a Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma, community services workers course, human services workers course, social services course, child development diploma, or bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work, sociology, etc;
• Minimum of two years experience, or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience;
• Proven organizational and evaluation skills;
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Accurate record keeping and reporting;
• High degree of professionalism;
• Ability to work cooperatively within the multidisciplinary, inter-agency framework with school and community partners

Additional Assets

• Direct knowledge and experience of the community served;
• A broad knowledge base related to the physical, psycho-social and emotional needs of a family unit;
• Ability to establish and maintain caring, supportive and trusting relationships;
• Ability and willingness to facilitate groups and programming in schools;
• In depth knowledge of services available in the community;
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with other persons and services as part of a Comprehensive Plan of Services for a family;
• Knowledge of normal/abnormal child development;
• Knowledge of financial management;
• Excellent team-building skills.

Closing Notes

Successful applicants will be required to provide a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment in accordance with CCRCE policies and procedures.

School assignments may change within Celtic Family at the direction of the SchoolsPlus Facilitators to meet operational needs.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the hiring process may contact Employee Health at [e-mail] or 902-896-5799 to request reasonable accommodations