FRC Facilitator

Job Description

NATIVE COUNCIL OF NOVA SCOTIA

Indigenous Family Resource Outreach Worker

A Native Advocacy Representative Organization representing promoting and advancing the self-governing institutions and services of the off-reserve Aboriginal/Mikmaq of Nova Scotia Going Forward To A Better Future. To further the objective of improving the social cultural educational and employment situation of the rural urban off-reserve Aboriginal Peoples of Nova Scotia.

POSITION TITLE:NCNS Indigenous Family Resource Outreach Worker

LOCATION:Native Council of Nova Scotia 129 Truro Heights Rd Truro NS

EMPLOYMENT ROLE:

Reporting directly to the Family Resource and Parenting Journey Coordinator the incumbent is responsible to provide Indigenous children youth and their families throughout the South Shore of the province of Nova Scotia with resources tools programs and services that support their healthy development and help them reach their full potential.

The Family Resource Program provides community-based programs and services that support the healthy development and well-being of children and youth by strengthening families and communities while using Holistic approaches to supporting positive outcomes. The objective is to provide brighter futures for Indigenous children youth parents and Elders of our community by use of information programming and supports. Responsible for the continued development organization coordination and support and day to day operations of the family resource entity as set out by the Native Council of Nova Scotia.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Post-secondary or equivalent work experience in Human Services.
• Relevant education training and work experience in a similar role will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Child/Youth Development and understanding the issues facing Aboriginal families.
• Ability to Speak and understand Mikmaq language familiarity with culture would be considered an asset.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent communication and writing planning and organizational skills.
• Self-starter problem solver and team player for the benefit of the service.
• Must have a valid class 5 drivers license and access to reliable transportation;
• Must be able to provide a recent criminal record check and child abuse registry check;
• Computer literate including but not limited to the use and application of software used to develop professional presentations;
• Relevant education training and work experience in a similar role will be considered an asset.

Salary Range: See info provided on Bamboo listing.

Working Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Holiday vacations and employment benefits as per office Policy & Procedure of the NCNS

Closing Date: Until filled

Applications: Interested applicants apply online or to

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however preference will be given to qualified Indigenous Peoples please self-identify in cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location

Truro Nova Scotia

Department

FRC

Employment Type

Term Position until March 31 2027

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

$24 to $26/hr per 35 hrs/w

Required Experience:

Manager