Community Outreach Worker CC#22 - Jobs in Chignecto, NS

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Community Outreach Worker CC#22-04-214Competition #: CC#22-04-214Position: Community Outreach WorkerUnion: NSGEUFamily of Schools: ChignectoLocation(s):E. B. Chandler Junior High SchoolHours Per Day: 7.00Hours Per Week: 28.00School Hours: TBDAssignment Hours: TBDDays: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu-Amherst Regional High SchoolHours Per Day: 7.00Hours Per Week: 7.00School Hours: TBDAssignment Hours: TBDDays: FriStatus: TermPercentage: 10 MonthsSalary:Additional Info:Post Date: Tuesday November 22, 2022Close Date: Tuesday November 29, 2022 at 12:00:00PMAnticipated Start Date: Wednesday November 30, 2022End Date: Friday March 10, 2023Introduction **The goal of the Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all levels, of the students and families we serve. This position is available only to applicants from peoples of Indigenous ancestry, peoples of African ancestry, and persons with disabilities.Applications from peoples of Indigenous ancestry, peoples of African ancestry, and persons with disability will be considered: first to CCRCE employees who are members of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 71 and then to external applicants.**Reporting to the Facilitator, Schools Plus (Chignecto Family), the CCRCE is seeking the services of a Community Outreach Worker. The successful candidate will work as a full member of the Cobequid Family Support Team, providing direct support to children, youth and families of schools in the Cobequid Family and will assist in navigating children, youth and their families to services and resources in the community. The Community Outreach Worker will 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. This position is also responsible for the facilitation of after school programming and group programming throughout the school day which may require flexibility with the successful candidates work schedule.Minimum Requirements - BSW degree preferred;

Completion of a post-secondary diploma or certificate such as a community services workers course, human services workers course, social services course, nursing diploma/degree, child development diploma, or bachelors 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;

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.

Additional Assets - 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;

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.

Closing Notes Time spent between schools will be decided on by the SchoolsPlus Facilitator in consultation with school administration.Please note, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful applicants will be required to provide a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment in accordance with CCRCE policies and procedures.Job Segment: Child Development, EducationQuick Apply

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