Community Outreach Worker - Community Wellness and Supports - Mental Health and Addictions

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Community Outreach Worker (COW) provides a range of clinical services to adults and their families affected by mental illness and/or substance use or gambling disorder. The COW may be working in both clinic and community settings providing a wide range of services including screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management/navigation, individual and group treatment. This position will play a key role in navigation, advocacy, and the coordination of resources and services within Mental Health and Addictions and the community. The COW must be knowledgeable and use principles of harm reduction, community development and psychosocial rehabilitation PSR). The successful candidate will serve as a resource to colleagues, clients and family members and will create and enrich linkages with organizations and agencies within their community.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• Registered with relevant regulatory body Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
• One (1) year post BSW experience in community outreach, group facilitation, early/ brief intervention, and community development
• Knowledge regarding the principles of community health, outreach, harm reduction, health promotion and prevention (e.g., mental health, addictions, housing support etc.)
• High level oral, written and group facilitation skills along with excellent problem-solving skills and experience with conflict resolution
• A well-developed awareness of community resources
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with limited supervision
• Non-violent crisis intervention, Standard First Aid, CPR, suicide risk assessment and intervention training, Mental Health First Aid required
• Annually access the training and education on patient, client and personal safety made available by Nova Scotia Health
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Minimum one (1) year of experience required. If not available, candidates with less than one (1) year of experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Community Outreach Worker (Developmental) scale.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Travel required - must have access to reliable transportation 

Compensation and Benefits

Community Outreach Worker
$35.83 - $47.53 Hourly

$49.19 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer. 
 
Community Outreach Worker (Developmental) 
$34.80 - $43.30

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.