Community Outreach Worker

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.​Req ID: 209768Location: Central Zone, The Bridge - Dartmouth  Department: OPCZ STRAT-ALT HOUSING BRIDGE-DGHType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 9-Dec-25Nova 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.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityReporting to the Bridge Community Transitions Health Services Manager, the Community Outreach Worker (COW) provides a range of clinical services to unhoused adults affected by mental illness and/or substance use. The COW may be working in both clinic and community settings providing a wide range of services including screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management/navigation, individual and group supports. This position will be a member of the Bridge Community Transition Team and play a key role in navigation, advocacy, and the coordination of resources and services within Mental Health and Addictions and the community.  This role is aligned with the Bridge Health Service delivery program and will focus on the development, implantation of peer-based programming at ‘The Bridge.’ The COW must be knowledgeable and use principles of harm reduction, community development and psychosocial rehabilitation PSR). The successful candidate will serve as a resource to colleagues, clients and family members and will create and enrich linkages with organizations and agencies within their community.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work considered an assetRegistered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)Minimum one (1) year post BSW clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions required, two (2) years preferredExperience working with those who are unhoused and other vulnerable population considered an assetScreening and risk assessment skills, including suicide risk assessment requiredHigh degree of independent practice, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to implement an evidenced based plan of careWorking knowledge of the DSMExperience in offering brief, supportive intervention strategies focusing on harm reduction and recovery where appropriateAbility to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis supportGroup facilitation skillsAbility to use motivational interviewing skills and engage with clients/familiesDemonstrated knowledge and experience in peer-based programming principles is considered an assetDemonstrated knowledge of community resources and program and community development methods considered an assetDemonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and client and family centered careKnowledge of social determinants of health/social context and its importance to decision formulationKnowledge and experience with a trauma informed care approachExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsCompetencies in other languages an assetPlease ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.HoursPermanent Full Time; 75 hours bi-weeklyThis position is located at the Bridge in DartmouthCompensation and Benefits$35.83 - $46.37 hourlySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.Once You've AppliedThank 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 their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.