CC#26-06-07 Parent Navigator, Cobequid & Nova Families

CSAP; Truro; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education is seeking a Parent Navigator for the Cobequid and Nova Families of Schools in Truro, NS. The role supports children, youth and families by navigating services within the school and community, ensuring timely access and understanding of available resources.

Under the Lead SchoolsPlus Facilitator, the navigator builds trusted relationships, coordinates with partner agencies, and assists families with appointments, advocacy, and self-advocacy.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in a related field and at least two years of experience or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of community resources and services for families.
• Ability to establish caring, trusting relationships and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist families to access school and community resources.
• Navigate children, youth and families to services with timely support.
• Maintain records of contacts, actions and follow-up outcomes.
• Protect confidentiality and privacy as per policies.
• Collaborate with schools and community partners to create opportunities for youth involvement.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Provide transportation, encouragement, and accompaniment to appointments.
• Help families navigate systems to access needed services.

Skills

Communication

Family navigation

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary diploma or certificate in youth care / human services / child development

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CC#26-06-07 Parent Navigator, Cobequid & Nova Families

Parent Navigator – Cobequid & Nova Families of Schools

Competition #26-06-07

Term - Full Time, Non-Union Position (December 3, 2026 to November 19, 2027)

Location: Cobequid Families of Schools Office, Truro, NS

The Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education, with approximately 20,000 students and 4,000 employees, is seeking one Parent Navigators for the Cobequid and Nova Families of Schools located in Colchester/East Hants County. The Parent Navigator, under the direction of the Lead SchoolsPlus Facilitator, assists in navigating children, youth and their families to services and resources in the school and the community. The Navigator works collaboratively with other school and agency staff to ensure that the student and/or their family have timely support to understand the appropriate services available, the processes to access them and, effective assistance as needed through those processes.

Main areas of work include:

• Support and educate parents in various areas which may include life skills, parenting, communication, stress management, problem solving, nutrition, safety, budgeting, self-advocacy, and child development.
• Provide effective assistance to the student and family to obtain assistance from appropriate community resources and services, and assist them in developing self-advocacy skills.
• Maintain appropriate records including contacts, actions taken with families, students, partners as well as follow up and results .
• Ensure confidentiality and maintain privacy of information in the context of appropriate sharing of information and consent as per RCE policies and procedures .
• Partner with Schools, Youth Health Centres, Restorative Justice, Family Resource Centre, Recreation or other agencies to provide opportunities for youth involvement/volunteering.
• Establish and maintain proactive linkages and relationships with other services.
• Attend meetings, conferences, training related as required .
• Provide transportation, encouragement, support, and accompaniment to various appointments.
• Help families navigate the system with comfort and ease.

Note: Programs, activities and meetings may be required after school hours, including evenings, weekends, and summers.

Requirements:

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma or certificate such as a youth care worker, human services worker, social services worker or child development with a minimum of two years’ experience, or acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• A broad knowledge base related to the physical, psycho-social, and emotional needs of a family unit.
• The belief in the intrinsic worth of each individual/family.
• The ability to establish and maintain caring, supportive and trusting relationships is required.
• In depth knowledge of services available in the community.
• An ability to collaborate with other persons and services; to organize and carry out tasks efficiently as a team member and individually.

Assets:

• Direct knowledge and experience of the communities served.

Start Date: December 3rd, 2026 (or as mutually agreed)

Salary: Non Union Pay Band 4 ($1,975.61 - $2.469.49 Bi-weekly)

Closing Date for Applications: November 19th, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Job Segment: Child Development, Education