Community Outreach Worker - Truro, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Truro, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:132023**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Northern
Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre**
Department:MHA NZ Nicotine Outreach CRH**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)

Status:

Healthcare
Position**
Posting Closing Date:8-Dec-22**Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity:

The Community Outreach Worker, under the direction of the Manager of Support Services & Community Programs, is responsible for a wide range of services for clients of Mental Health & Addictions, including those related to tobacco use and nicotine addiction.

These services include early identification, intervention, assessment, referral, consultation, treatment planning, supportive rehabilitative counselling and follow-up.

This position assists the individual to adopt a healthier lifestyle by presenting appropriate options, alternatives and community resources, as well as delivering interventions aimed at increasing resiliency and positive coping skills both individually and in groups.

The Community Outreach Worker will be involved in the planning and delivery of programs in health promotion and programs based on community development principles.

The Community Outreach Worker is an advocate for the client and the community, creating links with the community and its agencies.

The Community Outreach Worker functions in collaboration with the Adult Outpatient team and other Mental Health and Addictions services in a consultative and cooperative manner.

Sound working understanding of the community health approach and community services systems is required.

This position is split between Truro and New Glasgow locations.

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required
Current registration/licensure (or eligibility) with applicable provincial licensing body; must have completed registration/licensure before starting position
One years related work experience
Experience in group theory, design and facilitation preferred
Must have demonstrated knowledge of education system, various treatment theories and practice approaches, other community groups, as well as an integrated level of knowledge and skills and techniques involved in the field of harmful involvement
Requires a good understanding of community organization and development with regards to addressing issues with substance abuse, problem gambling or other problem behaviour.
Non Violence Crisis Intervention training required or ability to obtain within six months of employment
Current BSLC required or successful completion within two months of employment
Demonstrated competence in electronic communication, excellence in Microsoft Office products, with an emphasis on database and internet proficiency required
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
Ability to work cooperatively with other professionals, paraprofessionals and the community is required.
Accept and use constructive criticism for personal and professional growth
Supports and delivers quality patient safety standards within the health authority
Responsible for contributing to the achievement of the health authority's accreditation standards
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours:

Permanent Full Time Position; 75 hours bi weekly

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $40.59 Hourly

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding the