SchoolsPlus Facilitator - Yarmouth Schools - Permanent 2026 (92444)

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

7d•Onsite

About The Position

SchoolsPlus provides preventative, proactive programming as well as interventions for students and families. The vision for SchoolsPlus is for schools to become centres of service delivery enabling enhanced collaboration by bringing professionals and programs together to help children, youth and families. SchoolsPlus promotes an integrated service delivery model through co-location and/or partnership of services within a school such as: Community Services, Justice, Mental Health, Addiction Services and other community organizations.

Requirements

Masters of Social Work or Counselling plus two years related experience; or Bachelor of Social Work plus four years related experience
Experience in integrated service delivery and direct service delivery to children, youth and families with complex needs
Current registration with the appropriate regulatory body, or eligible to become registered
Familiarity and knowledge of the school board, Community Services, Justice, Health and Wellness and community resources
Capability to develop budgets and supervise funding utilization to ensure efficient and effective allocation of resources
Ability to keep accurate records, maintain confidentiality and create case plans
Experience working independently as well an ability to work collaboratively with various service providers
Demonstrated experience in group facilitation and working with Advisory Committees
Ability to engage and work with diverse communities and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to plan and organize a demanding caseload with minimum supervision
Willing to work flexible hours and over the summer
Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Maintain a monthly caseload, workload and other pertinent statistics for the purpose of both internal office and departmental evaluation and planning.
Manage difficult and complex caseloads involving addictions, mental health, child welfare and justice issues.
Provide programming and support to youth at risk and their families.
Develop and implement comprehensive service plans for youth with complex needs and then assesses their progress.
Interview and seek input from school staff, service providers, students and families to determine ongoing needs of students and families and plans accordingly based on their social work knowledge, skills and values.
Monitor, assess and evaluate progress by maintaining ongoing contact with students and families who are on the Schools Plus caseload.
Coordinate and link students and families to support and services as needed based on their social work knowledge.
Assist clients with problem solving social, emotional, academic, behavioural and legal problems.
Liaise with regional personnel and outside agencies to increase access to services for identified students and their families.
Coordinate programs and activities that support the SchoolsPlus model to achieve student success and develop and maintain a positive public image and effective community relations.