Community Outreach Worker - Adolescent Outreach Services - Mental Health and Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Community Outreach Worker in Antigonish to provide essential outreach services to youth at risk. The role involves teamwork and comprehensive service delivery in community settings, requiring strong interpersonal skills and relevant educational background. If you're looking to make a notable difference in youth's lives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Long-term disability coverage

Life insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience required.
• Valid driver's license and access to transportation is necessary.
• Competencies in other languages an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach services including group programming and case management for at-risk youth.
• Utilize principles from harm reduction and community development.
• Conduct screenings, assessments, and make referrals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Problem-solving skills

Conflict resolution

Community resource awareness

Initiative

Bilingual (French preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Registered with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

ASSIST Training

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 204285
Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha's Regional Hospital
Department: MHA Outreach Youth - SMR
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% ) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 20-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager - Community Wellness and Supports, Mental Health and Addictions the Community Outreach Worker is responsible for providing outreach services, including group programming, brief and early intervention, and case management for youth at-risk. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Community Outreach Worker must be knowledgeable and utilize principles from harm reduction, community development, health promotion, and trauma informed practice. The Community Outreach Worker provides a wide range of services in rural schools and communities, including screening, assessment, referral, early and brief intervention, and group programming. The Community Outreach Worker must have excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• Registered with relevant regulatory body Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
• One (1) year post BSW experience in community outreach, group facilitation, early/ brief intervention, youth engagement and community development (experience must be specific to working with youth at-risk)
• Knowledge regarding the principles of community health, outreach, harm reduction, health promotion and prevention (e.g., mental health, addictions, housing support etc.)
• High level oral, written and group facilitation skills along with excellent problem-solving skills and experience with conflict resolution
• A well-developed awareness of community resources
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with limited supervision
• High level of Computer software knowledge (PowerPoint, Excel, and willingness to learn ASSIST Training)
• Non-violent crisis intervention, Standard First Aid, CPR, suicide risk assessment and intervention training, Mental Health First Aid required
• Demonstrated ability to function and participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Annually access the training and education on patient, client and personal safety made available by Nova Scotia Health
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation where travel will be required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Minimum one (1) year of experience required. If not available, candidates with less than one (1) year of experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Community Outreach Worker (Developmental) scale.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

Community Outreach Worker
$35.83 - $46.37 Hourly

Community Outreach Worker (Developmental)
$34.80 - $43.30

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.