CC#25-04-189 Community Outreach Worker - Hants North Rural High

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

Job summary

A regional education authority in Nova Scotia is seeking a Community Outreach Worker to support children, youth, and their families. The successful candidate will provide essential guidance to access community services and programs, ensuring collaboration with various teams. A BSW degree is preferred, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. The role includes facilitating after-school programming and requires a driver's license. Applicants are encouraged to apply, especially individuals from designated groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in community services or related field.
• Proven organizational and evaluation skills are necessary.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children, youth, and families in navigating services.
• Facilitate after-school and group programming.
• Collaborate with school and agency staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Team-building skills

Education

BSW degree preferred

Post-secondary diploma or certificate in community services or related field

Job description

Competition #: CC#25-04-189

Position: Community Outreach Worker

Union: NSGEU

Family of Schools: Nova

Location(s): Hants North Rural High

Hours Per Day: 7.00

Hours Per Week: 28.00

School Hours: 8:00-3:30

Assignment Hours: 8:00-3:30

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

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Kennetcook District Elementary School

Hours Per Day: 7.00

Hours Per Week: 7.00

School Hours: 8:00-3:30

Assignment Hours: 8:00-3:30

Days: Fri

Status: Term

Percentage: 10 Months

Salary: In accordance with the NSGEU collective agreement

Additional Info: Post Date: Thursday December 9, 2025 Close Date: Thursday December 16, 2025 at 12:00:00PM Anticipated Start Date: Monday January 5, 2026 End Date: Friday April 17, 2026

Introduction

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'.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Facilitator, Schools Plus (Nova Family), the CCRCE 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 Nova 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 community services workers course, human services workers course, social services course, nursing diploma/degree, 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;
• 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.

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.