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Tri-County Regional Centre for Education

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High Schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mm,dd,yyyy): 02/23/2025  at 11:59pm.

Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 03/10/2025  

Position Type: Permanent

TITLE: SchoolsPlus Community Outreach Worker

REPORTS TO: SchoolsPlus Facilitator

LOCATION: Digby County Schools

ROLE:

The Community Outreach Worker shall be responsible for developing a proactive approach to connecting families and community groups to facilitate support and services to students. Working with an assigned group of schools, the Community Outreach Worker will establish an active network of community groups representing the diverse nature of the community and build bridges to connect families and schools with the ultimate goal of improving student success.

Consistent with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and the TCRCE policies, the Community Outreach Worker will work within an established accountability framework to ensure effective connections and communication exist between the school, the families and other appropriate community agencies. Working collaboratively with Administration and other staff, the Community Outreach Worker will demonstrate a strong commitment to the planning for improvement process in support of student learning and reports directly to a designated SchoolsPlus Facilitator.

Specific job components may vary with the evolution of the support.

• Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences (i.e. Sociology, Psychology, Community Studies, Family Studies) or equivalent through a combination of experience and a relevant Diploma/Certificate from a recognized community college;
• Minimum three (3) years successful experience working with students and their families;
• Direct knowledge and experience of communities served considered an asset;
• Experience with collaborative practices and involvement in community development initiatives, community boards and/or hubs considered an asset;
• Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

• Have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team;
• Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective feedback;
• Have the ability to maintain confidentiality in all issues related to student, family and school;
• Have knowledge of community-based resources and supports;
• Have the ability to establish and engage with families and community agencies in order to support student and family success;
• The ability to apply professional boundaries and decision-making in support of the children, youth and families;
• The ability to formulate initiatives which support academic and social success for students;
• The ability to work independently and as a collaborative multi-disciplinary team member;
• The ability to maintain current and accurate client records;

• Provide coaching/mentoring to students and families;
• Provides flexible services during evenings and weekends as required;
• Provide support for transition to school;
• Establish positive relationships with children, youth and families as identified as needing support;
• Work collaboratively with families to assist them in understanding and supporting their child’s/children’s development;
• Establish collaborative relationships with community and governmental groups that support children, youth and their families to promote success and involvement
• Provide opportunities for the family and the school to meet and support their children;
• Visit homes when required to provide the link between the school and the home to support student success;
• Maintain current and accurate records for SchoolsPlus clients through the electronic student information system
• Facilitate/mediate meetings between students, families, school staff and relevant community partners;
• Facilitate group sessions and workshops for families/students in areas of identified need;
• Develop effective communication links with students, schools and communities; 
• Work collaboratively with the school staff to develop plans and initiatives to support students such as:
  • Assist in running school groups to support identified students outside of the regular classroom hours such as lunchtime, recess and after school;
• Upon request from teachers, support and/or co-facilitate sessions on topics such as self-esteem, social skills, and decision making as deemed necessary;
• Provide transportation support as required;

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Please ensure to attach a copy of your Certification, Diploma and or Transcripts from Post-Secondary Education Institute.

12 Month Employee - 7 hours per day - Monday to Friday

(Does not follow the school calendar)

First Consideration will be given to qualified SEIU Local 2 Members.

Should you require more information about this position please contact Kathy Hart, Coordinator of Student Services, at kathy.hart@tcrce.ca .

TO APPLY:

• Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. In the profile ensure you fill in all areas with a red asterisk * to avoid errors even if it doesn't pertain to your application.
• Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates. 
• Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates. 

(Please note: Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required - failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references, this will speed up the process, ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).

Once You've Applied:

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. Ensure to check your junk/spam folders.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume, otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application. 

For more information about the TCRCE visit our website at https://www.tcrce.ca/