Community Outreach Worker - Community Transitions

the Opportunity; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia seeks a Community Outreach Worker to deliver clinical services to individuals affected by mental illness and substance use in Dartmouth. This permanent, full-time role involves working in clinical and community settings, requiring a Bachelor of Social Work degree, registration eligibility, and skills in crisis support, harm reduction, and community development. Join a diverse team committed to making a difference in mental health and addictions services.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with NSCSW.
• Minimum one (1) year post BSW clinical experience.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to unhoused adults affected by mental illness and/or substance use.
• Navigate advocacy and coordination of resources within Mental Health and Addictions.
• Implement peer-based programming at The Bridge.

Skills

Communication

Crisis support

Motivational interviewing

Community development

Harm reduction

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Job description

Location : Central Zone The Bridge in Dartmouth

Department : OPCZ STRAT-ALT HOUSING BRIDGE-DGH

Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1

Posting Closing Date : 26-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. Were 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 theres 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 youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Bridge Community Transitions Health Services Manager the Community Outreach Worker (COW) provides a range of clinical services to unhoused adults affected by mental illness and / or substance use. The COW may be working in both clinic and community settings providing a wide range of services including screening assessment brief intervention case management / navigation individual and group supports. This position will be a member of the Bridge Community Transition Team and play a key role in navigation advocacy and the coordination of resources and services within Mental Health and Addictions and the community. This role is aligned with the Bridge Health Service delivery program and will focus on the development implantation of peer-based programming at The Bridge. The COW must be knowledgeable and use principles of harm reduction community development and psychosocial rehabilitation PSR). The successful candidate will serve as a resource to colleagues clients and family members and will create and enrich linkages with organizations and agencies within their community.

About You

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

• Bachelor of Social Work
• Master of Social Work considered an asset.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
• Minimum one (1) year post BSW clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions required two (2) years preferred
• Experience working with those who are unhoused and other vulnerable population considered an asset
• Screening and risk assessment skills including suicide risk assessment required
• High degree of independent practice excellent assessment skills and the ability to implement an evidenced based plan of care
• Working knowledge of the DSM
• Experience in offering brief supportive intervention strategies focusing on harm reduction and recovery where appropriate
• Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis support
• Ability to use motivational interviewing skills and engage with clients / families
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in peer-based programming principles is considered an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and program and community development methods considered an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and client and family centered care
• Knowledge of social determinants of health / social context and its importance to decision formulation
• Knowledge and experience with a trauma informed care approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to make sound and reliable clinical decisions.
• Competencies in other languages an asset

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

Hours

• Permanent Full Time; 75 hours bi-weekly
• This position is located at the Bridge in Dartmouth

Compensation and Benefits

35.83 - $46.37 hourly

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.

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.

Key Skills

English,User Interface,Communication,Content Writing,Online,Twitter,Internet,Facebook,Youtube,Instagram,Management skills,Digital speech,Speaking skills,Analytics,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 35 - 46

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