Youth Outreach Worker
Deadline – February 14, 2020
Location: CBRM/Victoria County, Nova Scotia
Qualifications: Our Agency is seeking an individual with a minimum of a Bachelor of Social Work degree, who has experience working with children, youth and families in a school setting. This position is a full time contract.
Position
Requirements: Reporting to the Director of
Professional Services, the Youth Outreach worker provides direct support to
youth in the community and will assist in navigating resources, advocating, and
working collaboratively with many local resources. Skills required for the position include,
but are not limited to compassion, strong engagement skills, and an understanding
of trauma informed principles.
Schools Plus Community Outreach Worker
Deadline – February 14, 2020
Location: CBRM/Victoria County, Nova Scotia
Qualifications: Our Agency is seeking an individual with a Bachelor of Social Work degree, who has experience working with children, youth and families in a school setting. This position is a full time one year term contract.
Position Requirements: Reporting to the Director of Professional Services, the Schools Plus Outreach worker provides direct support to children, youth and families and will assist in navigating children, youth and 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 family have timely access to services and programs. Skills required for the position include, but are not limited to strong engagement skills, solution focused work, and an understanding of trauma and violence informed principles.
Therapeutic Services Position
Deadline – February 14, 2020
Location: Sydney, full-time year term contract.
Pt Hawkesbury, three day a week year term contract
Antigonish & New Glasgow, full-time year term contract
Qualifications: Our Agency is seeking an individuals with a Bachelor of Social Work degree, Master of Social Work degree, or related Master’s degree in Counselling who has experience working with individuals, couples, and families in a therapeutic setting.
Position Requirements: Reporting to the Director of Professional Services and the Therapeutic Services Supervisor, the therapeutic services worker is responsible for delivering therapeutic services to adults, youth, and families. Skills required for the position include, but are not limited to strong engagement skills, solution focused work, and an understanding of trauma informed principles.
Persons considered for positions with Family Service of Eastern Nova Scotia must have: membership in good standing with their professional regulatory association, a clear police background check, and a clear child abuse registry check. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority (all applicants should clearly indicate their status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident). FSENS is an equal opportunities employer. FSENS encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal People, African Canadians or other persons from a visible minority group, persons with disabilities and women. Applicants who wish to be considered for this initiative should self-identify in their cover letter.
If you are interested in applying to Family Service of Eastern Nova Scotia, please contact:
Nancy MacDonald
Executive Director
Family Service of Eastern Nova Scotia
295 George St. – Suite 302
Sydney, NS, B1P 1J7
Fax (902) 564-5962
E-mail: FSadministration@fsens.ns.ca
