Community organizer Jobs in Halifax, NS

Job Summary

The Dalhousie School of Social Work Community Clinic is an inter-professional social justice oriented service located on Quinpool Road in Halifax. It is both a case management platform for marginalized populations and a student practice learning environment for the Faculty of Health and beyond. Reporting to the Clinic Co-Directors, the Community Clinic Case Manager will provide comprehensive case management services to Clinic clients, taking the lead in managing client support and coordinating the involvement of other professions as part of a collaborative case management model.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management services to clients including intake assessment, case planning, case conferencing with other professions at the clinic and outside agencies, outreach, advocacy, supportive counselling, referrals.
• Participate in inter-professional rounds and collaborate on cases with other disciplines providing client care. Assist the Clinic Coordinators with student orientation and training as required.
• Connect clients and families with resources and supports in the community. Provide follow up with clients and referral agencies as appropriate and complete comprehensive record keeping.
• Offer social work services within an anti-oppressive framework using trauma-informed, low-barrier and harm-reduction approaches.
• Ensure proper documentation, file management and confidentiality is maintained. Participate in Clinic meetings and Clinic rounds as required.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work and Registered Social Worker (RSW) licensure from Nova Scotia College of Social Work (NSCSW) plus approximately two years’ relevant experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Demonstrated understanding of the broad spectrum of social work practice from individual and community practice, policy, social action and social change.
• Must have proven knowledge of organizational structures, policies and procedures in the social services and health sector, both formal and informal community based.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse client population. Excellent communication (written and oral), organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in MS Office Suite applications.

Assets

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s and competencies, in particular:

- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.