CC#26-02-192, Community Outreach Worker- Celtic Family

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP•Westville, NS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education (CCRCE) is seeking a Community Outreach Worker to join the Celtic Family Support Team. This role involves providing direct support to children, youth, and families within the Celtic Family schools. The successful candidate will assist in connecting students and their families with community services and resources, collaborating with school and agency staff to ensure timely access to necessary programs. The position also includes facilitating after-school and group programming, which may require schedule flexibility.

Requirements

Completion of a post-secondary diploma or certificate such as a Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma, community services workers course, human services workers course, social services course, child development diploma, or bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work, sociology, etc.
Minimum of two years experience, or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Proven organizational and evaluation skills.
Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License and insurance coverage to transport students and/or families.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Accurate record keeping and reporting.
High degree of professionalism.
Ability to work cooperatively within the multidisciplinary, inter-agency framework with school and community partners.

Nice To Haves

BSW degree preferred.
Direct knowledge and experience of the community served.
A broad knowledge base related to the physical, psycho-social and emotional needs of a family unit.
Ability to establish and maintain caring, supportive and trusting relationships.
Trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.
Ability and willingness to facilitate groups and programming in schools.
In depth knowledge of services available in the community.
Ability to coordinate and collaborate with other persons and services as part of a Comprehensive Plan of Services for a family.
Knowledge of normal/abnormal child development.
Knowledge of financial management.
Excellent team-building skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to children, youth, and families of schools in the Celtic Family.
Assist in navigating children, youth, and their families to services and resources in the community.
Work collaboratively with other school and agency staff to ensure timely access to services and programs.
Facilitate after school programming and group programming throughout the school day.