SRCE-25-526, Term, Schools Plus Community Outreach Worker Antigonish County
The Strait Regional (0052) invites applications from qualified candidates for the posted vacancy. In accordance with the CUPE (3100) Collective Agreement , senior qualified candidates will be given preference. Candidates who apply for more than one position, may rank their applications in order of preference. Please also indicate if you wish to be considered for subsequent arising vacancies.
As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success. The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1,050 employees, works diligently to achieve its mission “to empower our children and youth, within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners.” In 2024-2025, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,981 students; and approximately 375 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond, an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometres with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021).
The Schools Plus Outreach Worker falls within the CUPE Local 955 job classification. Salary and Benefits information for this position can be accessed by clicking this link CUPE Collective Agreement 2023-24.indd (srce.ca)
Work Schedule: 7.5 hours/day; (operational requirements may necessitate changes and flexibility in work schedule)
Deadline for Applications: 05/13/2025, at 11:59 pm.
Effective Dates: 05/19/2025 to 10/31/2025
SchoolsPlus Community Outreach Worker -Dr. John Hugh Gillis, HM MacDonald and St. Mary's Education Centre/Academy.
Working under the direct supervision of the SRCE SchoolsPlus Facilitator, the Community Outreach Worker will assist the Facilitator with the delivery of SchoolsPlus services and supports to students and their families.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ability to work under direct supervision of SchoolsPlus Facilitator;
- Ability to complete assigned duties in a timely, efficient, and independent manner, within a team framework;
- Ability to establish and maintain supportive professional relationships with students and their families;
- Ability to collaborate with partner agencies as part of a Comprehensive Plan of Services for families, including meeting attendance and consultation;
- Facilitation of support groups for children and youth in schools and community settings in the Inverness County schools;
- Completion of assigned duties during weekdays, evenings, weekends, March Break and summer months;
- Observe all confidentiality requirements of the Strait Regional Centre for Education;
- Adhere to all policies and guidelines;
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications
- Successful completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in the social sciences
- Acceptable Degrees, (not limited to, Bachelor of Sociology, Social Work, Community Studies, Health, Psychology, Child and Youth Studies.)
- Acceptable Diplomas (not limited to, Child and Youth Care, Community Recreation, Disability supports and Services, Mental Health Recovery, Therapeutic Recreation.)
- Strong written, oral communication and public speaking skills;
- Candidate must have a valid Nova Scotia Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle;
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of youth and their families.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Direct knowledge of the communities served is an asset
- Two years experience, or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience;
- Experience facilitating recreation groups, youth clubs, training session, etc
- Training and/or experience in working with youth at risk is an asset.
Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references; one must be your most recent supervisor. The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your expression of interest for employment. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All candidates short listed for interviews will have references check prior to being interviewed. Candidates can check on the status of their applications in Successfactors under My Applications.
All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last 3 months), and clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education