Community Outreach Worker Community Transitions

Halifax - Canada

Hourly Salary: $ 35 - 46

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Req ID: 209768
Location: Central Zone The Bridge - Dartmouth
Department: OPCZ STRAT-ALT HOUSING BRIDGE-DGH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 9-Dec-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Bridge Community Transitions Health Services Manager the Community Outreach Worker (COW) provides a range of clinical services to unhoused adults affected by mental illness and/or substance use. 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 supports. This position will be a member of the Bridge Community Transition Team and play a key role in navigation advocacy and the coordination of resources and services within Mental Health and Addictions and the community. This role is aligned with the Bridge Health Service delivery program and will focus on the development implantation of peer-based programming at The Bridge. 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 of Social WorkMaster of Social Work considered an asset
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
Minimum one (1) year post BSW clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions required two (2) years preferred
Experience working with those who are unhoused and other vulnerable population considered an asset
Screening and risk assessment skills including suicide risk assessment required
High degree of independent practice excellent assessment skills and the ability to implement an evidenced based plan of care
Working knowledge of the DSM
Experience in offering brief supportive intervention strategies focusing on harm reduction and recovery where appropriate
Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis support
Group facilitation skills
Ability to use motivational interviewing skills and engage with clients/families
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in peer-based programming principles is considered an asset
Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and program and community development methods considered an asset
Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and client and family centered care
Knowledge of social determinants of health/social context and its importance to decision formulation
Knowledge and experience with a trauma informed care approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Competencies in other languages an asset

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

Hours

Permanent Full Time; 75 hours bi-weekly
This position is located at the Bridge in Dartmouth

Compensation and Benefits

$35.83 - $46.37 hourly

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.

Once Youve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.

Req ID: 209768Location: Central Zone The Bridge - Dartmouth Department: OPCZ STRAT-ALT HOUSING BRIDGE-DGHType of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1NSGEUHealthcarePositionPosting Closing Date: 9-Dec-25Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specia...