Aboriginal Family Resource Outreach Worker

4 weeks ago


Truro Heights, Canada Native Council of Nova Scotia Full time

Salary:
**NATIVE COUNCIL OF NOVA SCOTIA**

**Aboriginal Family Resource Outreach Worker**

A Native Advocacy Representative Organization representing, promoting, and advancing the self-governing institutions and services of the off-reserve Aboriginal/Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, "Going Forward To A Better Future." To further the objective of improving the social, cultural, educational and employment situation of the rural, urban, off-reserve Aboriginal Peoples of Nova Scotia.

**POSITION TITLE: NCNS Aboriginal Family Resource Outreach Worker**

**LOCATION: Native Council of Nova Scotia, Truro, NS**

**EMPLOYMENT ROLE**:
Reporting directly to the Family Resource and Parenting Journey Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible to provide Aboriginal children, youth, and their families throughout the Truro /Northern areas of the province of Nova Scotia with resources, tools, programs, and services that support their healthy development and help them reach their full potential.

The Family Resource Program provides community based programs and services that support the healthy development and well-being of children and youth by strengthening families and communities while using Holistic approaches to supporting positive outcomes. The objective is to provide brighter futures for Aboriginal children, youth, parents, and Elders of our community by use of information, programming and supports. Responsible for the continued development, organization, coordination and support and day to day operations of the family resource entity as set out by the Native Council of Nova Scotia.

**Knowledge & Skills Required**:

- Post-secondary or equivalent work experience in Human Services.
- Relevant education, training and work experience in a similar role will be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Child/Youth Development and understanding the issues facing Aboriginal families.
- Ability to Speak and understand Mi'kmaq language, familiarity with culture would be considered an asset.
- Computer literate.
- Excellent communication and writing, planning and organizational skills.
- Self-starter, problem solver and team player for the benefit of the service.
- Must have a valid class 5 driver's license and access to reliable transportation;
- Must be able to provide a recent criminal record check and child abuse registry check;
- Relevant education, training and work experience in a similar role will be considered an asset.

Salary Range: Negotiable

Working Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Holiday, vacations, and employment benefits as per office Policy & Procedure of the NCNS

Closing Date: Tuesday, October 24th 4:30 pm



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