School Settlement Program Staff

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth; Halifax; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Access to Y at Home

Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is seeking a School Settlement Program Staff to support newcomers in schools and communities. Under supervision, you will help students and families adapt to the educational system and access resources.

You will collaborate with educators and community groups to ensure inclusive, accessible services and a sense of belonging for newcomers in HRM and Nova Scotia.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency; additional languages are an asset.
• Combination of education and experience in community settings.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Understanding of the Nova Scotia school system and its policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group settlement support in schools.
• Build effective relationships with school and community networks.
• Engage schools through awareness, meetings and connections.
• Facilitate problem-solving using solution-focused approaches.
• Support clients to access supports within the school system.
• Identify opportunities to engage newcomer contributions.
• Provide referrals to community resources.
• Report qualitative and quantitative information on work activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data management

Presentation experience

Diversity experience

Travel ability

Education

Community setting experience

Nova Scotia school system knowledge

Job description

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Program: SchoolSettlement

Position Status: Full Time, Term Contract Maternity Leave Coverage (August 27- December 31, 2026)

Compensation: $33,725.28 over 10 months

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.

Every charity exists to help solve a problem –our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today,our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meetingthe most urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessible childcare, supporting an increasing immigrantpopulation, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helping to navigate aprecarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all, and creatingcommunity for isolated older adults.

We give people the tools, encouragement, andsafe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in theircorner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than theythought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps peopleignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant andhealthy communities.

As part of your total compensation:

• Complimentary YMCAmembership to our Health & Fitness facilities
• Access to Y at Home,where you can participate in fitness programs from your own home
• Discounts on YMCA childcareand camp programs
• Three (3) weeks’vacation entitlement and paid wellness days
• Comprehensive benefitspackage and pension
• Complimentary wellbeingand counselling services

About the role:

TheSchool Settlement Program Staff plays an essential role in the planning,implementation, and delivery of activities and services designed to support andempower newcomers as they settle in their new community. This position, underthe supervision of the Coordinator, works to ensure that programs and servicesare inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the diverse needs of newcomers,fostering a sense of belonging. This role involves providing assistanceto students and families in adapting to their new educational environment,navigating the school system, and accessing community resources. This role willcollaborate with educators, school administrators, and community organizationsto ensure that newcomer families receive the necessary support for academicsuccess and social integration. By fostering positive relationships betweenstudents, schools, and the wider community, this role helps newcomers feelwelcome, supported, and empowered in their educational and settlement journey.

In this role, you will:

• Provide individual andgroup settlement support in schools
• Build effectiveprofessional relationships with school and community networks
• Engage schools throughawareness raising, meetings and building connections
• Facilitate problemsolving using solution focused approaches
• Support clients toaccess supports and opportunities within the school system
• Identify and supportopportunities to engage newcomer contributions
• Provide referrals tocommunity resources
• Report qualitative andquantitative information on work activities

Education and skills qualifications:

• Language proficiencyin English and additional languages are an asset
• Combination ofeducation and experience working in community setting
• Exceptionalinterpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizationalskills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, meeting deadlines
• Understanding of, andexperience with, the Nova Scotia school system – policies, procedures,expectations etc.
• Demonstrateddiscretion and sound judgement in the handling of confidential information
• Excellent datamanagement skills and Microsoft 365 Skills
• Experience workingwith and providing service to diverse populations
• High level ofinitiative is needed to work independently and respond to unanticipatedsituations
• Experience deliveringpresentations and workshops
• Experience workingwith children providing creative group activities
• Ability to travelwithin HRM

Please note that all successful candidates required to provide:

• ACriminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Register Check(less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older

Please note that background checks arereviewed on an individual basis – offenses, if any, are based on role and ChildSafeguarding requirements, and may not eliminate candidates from employment atour YMCA.

At the YMCA, we arecommitted to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace whereevery team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full,authentic selves to work. We believe that a variety of perspectives,backgrounds, and experiences enrich our organization, enabling us to betterserve our community and achieve our mission. As an equal opportunity employer,we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Black,Indigenous, People of Colour, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals,gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnicminorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform usin advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.