Community Pathfinder

** POSTING ON BEHALF OF NOVA SCOTIA HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIATION **

**Job Title: Community Pathfinder - Northern Zone**

**Location of Work: Cumberland, East Hants, and Colchester Counties, Nova Scotia**

NSHPCA’s Healing Pathways Community Hub Organization is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join us as a **Community Pathfinder** **- Northern Zone**.

**Responsibilities**:

- Community Needs Analysis: _
- Meet with local representatives from local communities, the health system, non-profit organizations, schools, religious groups, diverse cultural communities, and others that are active in Northern Zone.
- Assess and analyze community needs for support and services in grief, loss, bereavement and emotional well-being.
- Assist in reporting on demographic trends and identified community needs to coordinate with health system partners in planning appropriate responses.
- Resource Coordination:_
- Develop and maintain a database of service providers, public information and available resources, including grief training for community leaders / teachers / volunteers / others, grief literacy, and other assets available in the health system, from community groups, healthcare professionals, and in the public domain (e.g. books, videos, articles, etc.), related to grief, loss, bereavement and emotional well-being.
- Provide ongoing support and motivation to communities, ensuring a positive and fulfilling experience working with the Community Hub Organization.
- Provide feedback to NSHPCA and others related to resource availability, access, and gaps in supports and services.
- Partnership Development:_
- Identify and establish partnerships with local non-profits, schools, businesses, and government agencies to improve access and development to needed supports and services for grief, loss and emotional well-being.
- Coordinate community events, information sessions, and other activities related to grief, loss, bereavement and emotional well-being.
- Community Engagement:_
- Organize and lead informational sessions, workshops, and orientations to educate the community about information and resources available through the Hub
- Develop communications materials and utilize social media platforms to promote Hub resources, funding opportunities and gain additional users for our Hub technology supports.
- Act as a local liaison between our organization and the community, addressing inquiries, feedback, and concerns related to community needs, resource availability and other issues.
- Program Evaluation:_
- Establish metrics and evaluation tools to measure the impact and effectiveness of community funding programs and other initiatives.
- Collect feedback from partner organizations to report on outcomes achieved, and continuously improve and refine the Hub’s coordination and resource development activities.
- Administrative Tasks:_
- Prepare and present reports, presentations, and proposals as needed.
- Assist with other administrative tasks as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in social work and or mental health related field. Individuals with trauma-informed training are preferred.
- Previous experience in resource coordination, community outreach, and/or nonprofit work preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Commitment to the mission and values of our organization.

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-01