Community Outreach Worker

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada YMCA of Greater HalifaxDartmouth Full time

**Title**: Community Outreach Worker

**Position Status**: Full-Time

**Salary**: $36,059 per year

**Start Date**: Immediately

**Location**: Halifax

The YMCA is a place where everyone belongs. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all, in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun - in a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive.

There are lots of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job - you’ll embark on an exciting path in career development. You will be part of a team that provides children, youth, and adults of all ages a sense of belonging in their community.

**The Opportunity**

As the Community Outreach Worker you will be responsible for responding to emerging needs of clients, working collaboratively with internal and/or external service providers to ensure effective communication, resolution of problems and successful engagement of clients with community.

**Responsibilities**
- Provide settlement & referral support as need.
- Research & track appropriate resources that address clients’ needs.
- Liaise & build relationships with community service providers, organizations and partners that will benefit clients
- Work collaboratively with YMCA colleagues in outreaching to clients and community
- Provide interpretation& translation as need (and as able) to facilitate activity delivery
- As need and relevant, provide co-leadership delivery of in community programming & activities to ensure client engagement and accessibility

**Qualifications & Skills**
- Microsoft Office skills (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)
- Experience working in a community or service centre environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (ability to speak Arabic an asset)
- Knowledge of the settlement sector and issues impacting newcomers to Nova Scotia
- Robust understanding and connection to a variety of community services and resources
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Experience working in a cross-cultural environment
- Effective and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- High level of initiative and ability needed to work independently and respond to unanticipated items
- Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate client needs outside of regular business hours, as needed

**We Offer**
- Participation in a comprehensive Group Benefits and Pension Program
- Strong work/life balance programs, i.e., paid vacation and personal days
- Individual and family YMCA Membership options
- Access to discounted childcare and programs

**We look forward to hearing from you**
- The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify._

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