Community Outreach Worker - Community Support - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Outreach Worker to provide essential support in mental health and addictions. This role involves delivering outreach services, group programming, and case management for community clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. With a focus on community health and support, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives. Join a passionate team committed to excellence in health and wellness, and contribute to innovative community programs that promote healing and recovery.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work and registered with NSCSW required.
• 1 year experience in community outreach and group facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach services including group programming and case management.
• Collaborate with community partners and provide screening and assessment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Conflict Resolution

Community Development Knowledge

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Informed Practice

Knowledge of Community Health

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Registered with NSCSW

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

ASSIST Training

Job description

Community Outreach Worker - Community Support - Mental Health & Addictions

Req ID: 155971
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: MHA NZ Psycho Social Rehab CRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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.

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager - Support Services & Community Programs Mental Health & Addictions, the Community Outreach Worker is responsible for providing outreach services, including group programming, brief intervention, and case management for COMPASS (community supports for adults) clients in Colchester East Hants community. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Outreach Worker must be knowledgeable and utilize principles from psychosocial rehabilitation, harm reduction, community development, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed practice. The Outreach Worker provides a wide range of services in the community and our clinics, including screening, assessment, referral, navigation, early and brief intervention, and group programming. The Outreach Worker will be collaborating with various community partners in Colchester County and the surrounding area. The 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 the Nova Scotia College of Social Work (NSCSW)
• One (1) year post BSW experience in community outreach, group facilitation, early/brief intervention, adult engagement, and community development
• 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
• Travel is required, flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends is required.
• 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 NSH
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation; travel within the community is required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent part-time (50%); 37.5 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$35.83 - $46.37

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.

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID-19 vaccine at time of hire.

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.