Schools Plus Community Outreach Worker (West Kings Family of Schools)

Government of Nova Scotia; Auburn; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia seeks a Schools Plus Community Outreach Worker for a 12-month position aimed at providing support to children, youth, and families. The role involves collaborative work to facilitate access to necessary services and resources, ensuring timely assistance for various needs, underpinned by a commitment to fostering supportive relationships within the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year Human Services Diploma with practicum placement required.
• Experience in a related human services discipline.
• Direct knowledge and experience of the community served is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to children, youth, and families to navigate services.
• Work collaboratively with school and agency staff.
• Coordinate and collaborate with services as part of a Comprehensive Plan of Services.

Skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Initiative

Good judgment

Communication

Education

Two-year Human Services Diploma

Job description

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

West Kings District High School Family of Schools

Schools Plus Community Outreach Worker

12 month position working 7.00 hours per day, Starting Wages - $27.56 per hour

Start Date: July 14, 2025

Closing date for applications - June 19, 2025 at midnight

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance withthe Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Bargaining Unit at AVRCE.CA

The Schools Plus Community Outreach Worker under the direction of the Annapolis Valley Schools Plus Facilitator would provide direct support to children, youth, and families and would assist in navigating children, youth and their families to services and resources in the community on a 12-month basis. The Outreach Worker would work collaboratively with other school and agency staff to ensure that the student and/or their family have timely access to services and programs required.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOLS PLUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER

The Schools Plus Community Outreach Worker will require the completionof a two year of Human Services Diploma, with a formal practicum placement and experience in a related human services discipline.

• Has the ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Has discretion with confidential matters.

• Initiative, coupled with good judgment, is required to take appropriate, immediate action relative to the client circumstances and time.
• Ability to exercise good judgment with respect to changes in client/family circumstances and reports to the Community Outreach Facilitator.
• Ability to establish and maintain a caring, supportive and trusting relationship.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with other persons and services as part of a Comprehensive Plan of Services for a family.
• Ability to organize and carry out tasks efficiently as a team member and individually.
• Ability to work independently and respond appropriately to crisis situations.
• Ability to share verbally and narratively with the facilitator/supervisor/family.
• Direct knowledge and experience of the community served and services available is an asset.
• Experience in facilitating groups.
• Transportation of students.
• Must have a valid N.S. Driver’s License.

Applications will be considered:

First, in accordance withthe Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Bargaining Unit.

Second, to applicants who self-identify and are members of the identified peoples in accordance with AVRCE's Employment Equity.

Third, if there are no successful candidates from the Employment Equity applicant pool, then other external candidates will be considered for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.