SchoolsPlus Facilitator serving the Island View Family of Schools.

SchoolsPlus Program; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The SchoolsPlus Program is seeking a SchoolsPlus Facilitator to implement integrated service delivery for students and families. This role involves coordinating services, supervising outreach workers, and ensuring effective communication with school and community partners. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in social work.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous sick time benefits

Employee and Family Assistant Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience managing complex social work cases.
• Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Implement a collaborative model of service delivery for students and families.
• Coordinate services provided by multiple agencies for at-risk students.
• Supervise a team of Community Outreach Workers.

Skills

Interagency collaboration

Supervision

Case management

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Bachelors Degree in Social Work

Job description

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is the largest Centre for Education in Atlantic Canada with over 11,000 full-time, part-time and casual employees. Serving more than 58,000 students in 137 schools, our geographic region spans a 350 km radius. Add yourself to a world of learning today!

HRCE offers :

• Attractive schedules offering work / life balance
• Competitive compensation and time off
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits cost-shared with the employer
• Defined benefit pension plan with contributions matched by the employer
• Access to generous sick time benefits
• Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development
• Employee and Family Assistant Programs

The SchoolsPlus Facilitator shall be responsible for the implementation of a collaborative and integrated model of service delivery in an effort to identify and connect students and families to comprehensive services and supports. The SchoolsPlus Facilitator works with the SchoolsPlus Leader to bring together multi-sector partners to develop and implement programs and initiatives to meet the needs of school communities; to coordinate services provided by multiple agencies and government departments for students and families at-risk; to supervise a team of Community Outreach Workers; and leading and championing positive ongoing communication with school administration, staff, and a broad range of government and community partners. The SchoolsPlus Facilitator will monitor the progress of students served by the program. Consistent with Halifax Regional Centre for Education and provincial policies, the SchoolsPlus Facilitator will work within an established accountability framework to ensure a high level of support and supervision is provided to the SchoolsPlus schools. Working collaboratively with Principals and other staff, the Assistant Leader reports directly to the SchoolsPlus Leader.

Qualifications :

a) A Masters Degree in Social Work preferred or equivalent such as a Bachelors Degree in Social Work with relevant experience;

b) Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers;

c) Minimum of three (3) years experience managing complex social work cases and facilitating interagency collaboration, preferably serving children and families;

d) Experience supervising staff;

e) Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle

Rate of Pay :

This is a 12-month per year position with a starting annual salary of 66,889.75.The annual salary for term positions less than a year is pro-rated over the length of the term.

Hours of Work :

Seven (7) hours per day (excluding lunch) totalling 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

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