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Community Outreach Worker - Opioid Use Disorder Treatment - Mental Health and Addictions
Community Outreach Worker - Opioid Use Disorder Treatment - Mental Health and AddictionsNova Scotia Health and IWK Health • Kentville, Nova, CA
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Community Outreach Worker - Opioid Use Disorder Treatment - Mental Health and Addictions

Community Outreach Worker - Opioid Use Disorder Treatment - Mental Health and Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health • Kentville, Nova, CA
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Req ID: 215193
Location: Western Zone, Chipman Facility
Department: MHA WZ - Opioid Recovery Program
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEU
Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 17-Apr-26


About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager - Adult Outpatient, Mental Health & Addictions, the Community Outreach Worker (COW) provides a range of clinical services to adults and their families affected by Opioid Use Disorder and other concurrent mental and substance use disorders. 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 treatment. This position will play a key role in navigation, advocacy, and the coordination of resources and services within Mental Health and Addictions and the community. They must be knowledgeable and use evidence based psychosocial interventions (e.g. MI, SRP, CBT), principles of harm reduction, and community development. They 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's Degree in Social Work
  • Registered with relevant regulatory body NSCSW
  • One (1) year post BSW experience in community outreach, group facilitation, early/ brief intervention, adult engagement, and community development
  • Knowledge regarding the principles of community health, outreach, harm reduction, health promotion and prevention (e.g., mental health, addictions, housing support etc.).
  • High level oral, written and group facilitation skills along with excellent problem-solving skills and experience with conflict resolution
  • A well-developed awareness of community resources
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently with limited supervision
  • Travel is required, flexible work schedule, including evenings is required.
  • High level of Computer software knowledge (PowerPoint, Excel, and willingness to learn ASSIST Training)
  • Non-violent crisis intervention, Standard First Aid, CPR, suicide risk assessment and intervention training, Mental Health First Aid required.
  • Demonstrated ability to function and participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Annually access the training and education on patient, client and personal safety made available by NSH
  • Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience required. If not available, candidates with less than one (1) year of experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Community Outreach Worker (Developmental) scale.

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

Hours

  • Permanent Full Time posiiton; 75 Hours Bi Weekly

Compensation and Benefits

Community Outreach Worker

$35.83 - $46.37 hourly

Community Outreach Worker (Developmental)

$34.80 - $43.30

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.

Once You've Applied

Thank 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.

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