Community Outreach Specialist

3 days ago


Antigonish County, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Community Outreach Worker to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a Community Outreach Worker, you will play a vital role in providing clinical services to adults and their families affected by mental illness and/or substance use or gambling disorder.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management/navigation, individual and group treatment services to clients and their families.
  • Navigate, advocate, and coordinate resources and services within Mental Health and Addictions and the community.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, clients, and community organizations.
  • Utilize principles of harm reduction, community development, and psychosocial rehabilitation to inform practice.
  • Stay up-to-date with best practices and evidence-based treatments in mental health and addictions.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Social Work degree.
  • Registration or eligibility for registration with a professional regulatory body.
  • One year post-Bachelor's degree clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions.
  • Screening and risk assessment skills, including suicide risk assessment.
  • Ability to work independently, assess situations, and implement evidence-based plans of care.
  • Working knowledge of the DSM.
  • Experience in offering brief, supportive intervention strategies focusing on harm reduction and recovery.
  • Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis support.
  • Group facilitation skills.
  • Ability to use motivational interviewing skills and engage with clients/families.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and program development methods.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and client-centered care.
  • Knowledge of social determinants of health and its importance to decision formulation.
  • Knowledge and experience with a trauma-informed care approach.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to make sound and reliable clinical decisions.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive hourly rate of $33.27-$42.01.
  • A long-term assignment with a full-time schedule of 75 hours biweekly.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.


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