Community health worker Jobs in Halifax, NS

About the Opportunity

Reporting 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 You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

• Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work considered an asset
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
• Minimum one year post BSW clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions required, two years preferred
• Experience working with those who are unhoused and other vulnerable population considered an asset
• Screening and risk assessment skills, including suicide risk assessment required
• High degree of independent practice, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to implement an evidenced based plan of care
• Working knowledge of the DSM
• Experience in offering brief, supportive intervention strategies focusing on harm reduction and recovery where appropriate
• 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 and experience in peer-based programming principles is considered an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and program and community development methods considered an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and client and family centered care
• Knowledge of social determinants of health / social context and its importance to decision formulation
• Knowledge and experience with a trauma informed care approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Compensation and Benefits

$35.83 - $46.37 hourly

Successful 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.