SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL CENTRE FOR EDUCATION

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 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 Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.
Position: Community Outreach Worker
Reports to: Coordinator of Student Services & SchoolsPlus Facilitator
Schools/Location: South Shore Regional Centre for Education
Employee Group: NSGEU
Status & Hours: Indefinite Term Position - 7 hrs/day, effective immediately
Rate of Pay: $27.21 per hour
Application Deadline: September 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (AST)

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
• Completion of bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, sociology
• 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,
• Possess the ability to maintain rapport and serve as a role model
• Demonstrate a responsible, supportive approach toward the children/youth.
• Equivalencies will be considered.
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s 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.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL CENTRE FOR EDUCATION, HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE SHORTLISTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Job Segment: Child Development, Education

Please refer the Job description for details