Schools Plus Community Outreach Worker (Windsor Area) Term

Job summary

The Outreach Worker provides direct support to children, youth, and families by helping them navigate community services and resources. They work collaboratively with school and agency staff to ensure timely access to necessary programs and services.

Job details

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education Schools Plus Community Outreach Worker Windsor Area Term Postion October 19, 2026 ending June 17, 2027 7.00 hours per day, Starting Wages - $30.25 per hour Closing date for applications - September 22, 2026 at midnight Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the 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. 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 completion of 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. At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs. To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at kelsey.ogilvie@avrce.ca [kelsey.ogilvie@avrce.ca] or (902) 538-4600. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience. Applications will be considered: First, in accordance with the 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.

What you’ll do

The Outreach Worker provides direct support to children, youth, and families by helping them navigate community services and resources. They work collaboratively with school and agency staff to ensure timely access to necessary programs and services.

Requirements

Candidates must have a two-year Human Services Diploma with a formal practicum and experience in a related discipline. A valid Nova Scotia driver's license is required for the transportation of students.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• Community outreach
• Group facilitation
• Collaboration
• Confidentiality
• Human services
• Student support
• Resource navigation
• Communication
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Employment Equity
• Community Outreach
• Talent Management
• Valid Driver's License
• Comprehensive Planning
• Human Services
• Practicum

Job areas

• Social Services
• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Community Outreach Worker
• Family / School / General Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers