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.
TCRCE is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from people with disabilities, and we can provide accommodations during the interview and hiring processes. We 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 Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mm,dd,yyyy): 06/17/2026 at 11:59pm.
Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 07/06/2026 to 01/07/2028
Position Type: Term
Position: Title: Community Outreach Worker
Reports to: Schools Plus Facilitator
Location: Serving Yarmouth County Schools
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 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;
- Initiative, coupled with good judgment, is required to take appropriate, immediate action relative to the client circumstances and time;
Role/Responsibilities:
- Provides coaching/mentoring.
- Acts as a navigator for youth and families.
- Provides support to youth and families as required.
- Facilitates youth involvement.
- Facilitate group sessions.
- Provides flexible services during evenings and weekends as required.
- Support for transition to school.
- Maintain case recordings.
- Other duties as directed by supervisor.
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 [email protected]
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.
