SchoolsPlus Community Outreach Worker Yarmouth Term 2026 (89956)

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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 13Elementary Schools 6 High Schools 1 Middle School and 2 Elementary / High Schools.

TCRCE is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide accommodations during the interview and hiring value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups particularly people of African descent / ancestry and Mikmaw / Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mmddyyyy) : 12 / 07 / 2025 at 11 : 59pm.

Effective Dates (mmddyyyy) : 02 / 02 / 2026to 02 / 19 / 2027

Position Type : Term

Position : Title : Community Outreach Worker

Reports to : Schools Plus Facilitator

Locations : DHCS PMCS CCS (Other locations on an as needed basis)

The Community Outreach Worker under the direction of the Schools Plus Facilitator will provide direct support to children youth and families and would assist in navigating children youth and their 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 their family have timely access to services and programs required.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma or certificate in community services human services social services nursing diploma / degree child development diploma; OR
• Minimum of two years relevant experience or acceptable combination of education training and / or experience;
• Direct knowledge and experience of the community served is an asset;
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the needs of youth at risk
• Possess effective report writing skills; verbal communication;
• Demonstrated experience with mentoring / coaching / facilitating skills
• An ability to coordinate and collaborate with other persons and services as part of a Comprehensive Plan of Services for a family;
• Possess the ability to maintain rapport and serve as a role model;
• Candidate must have a valid drivers license and a working vehicle;
• Broad knowledge base related to the physical psycho-social and emotional needs of a family unit;
• In depth knowledge of services available in the community;
• Knowledge of normal / abnormal child development;
• Knowledge of financial management;
• Experience in facilitating groups;
• Initiative coupled with good judgment is required to take appropriate immediate action relative to the client circumstances and time;

Role / Responsibilities :

The Community Support Worker must be able to exercise good judgment with respect to changes in client / family circumstances and reports to the Schools Plus facilitator.

Should you require more information about this position please contact Danielle Gallagher SchoolsPlus Lead at

TO APPLY :

( 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 Youve 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 Educationrequires that allnewly hiredemployees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check andCriminal Record / Vulnerable SectorChecks. If you have current security checks less than 3 months oldyou 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 TCRCEvisit our website at

Key Skills

Load & Unload,Shipping & Receiving,Mac Os,Forklift,Freight Experience,Lift Truck Experience,Basic Math,Tanker Experience,Warehouse Experience,Commercial Driving,Driving,Heavy Lifting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1