Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Program:
School Settlement
Position Status:
Full time,Seasonal (August 27, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
Compensation: $33,725.28over 10 months
There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us toshine.
Every charity exists to help solve a problem –our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages,social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today,our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessible childcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults.
We give people the tools, encouragement, andsafe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone's in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and healthy communities.
With us at their side, they can Shine On.
As part of your total compensation:- Complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
- Access to Yat Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your own home
- Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs
- Three (3) weeks’vacation entitlement and paid wellness days
- Comprehensive benefits package and pension
- Complimentarywellbeing and counselling services
The School Settlement Program Staff plays an essential role in the planning,implementation, and delivery of activities and services designed to support and empower newcomers as they settle in their new community. This position, underthe supervision of the Coordinator, works to ensure that programs and services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the diverse needs of newcomers,fostering a sense of belonging. This role involves providing assistance to students and families in adapting to their new educational environment,navigating the school system, and accessing community resources.
This role will collaborate with educators, school administrators, and community organizations to ensure that newcomer families receive the necessary support for academic success and social integration. By fostering positive relationships between students, schools, and the wider community, this role helps newcomers feel welcome, supported, and empowered in their educational and settlement journey.
- Provide individual and group settlement support in schools
- Build effective professional relationships with school and community networks
- Engage schools through awareness raising, meetings and building connections
- Facilitate problem solving using solution focused approaches
- Support clients to access supports and opportunities within the school system
- Identify and support opportunities to engage newcomer contributions
- Provide referrals to community resources
- Report qualitative and quantitative information on work activities
- Language proficiency in English and additional languages are an asset
- Combination of education and experience working in community setting
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, meeting deadlines
- Understanding of, and experience with, the Nova Scotia school system – policies,procedures, expectations etc.
- Demonstrated discretion and sound judgement in the handling of confidential information
- Excellent data management skills and Microsoft 365 Skills
- Experience working with and providing service to diverse populations
- High levelof initiative is needed to work independently and respond to unanticipated situations
- Experience delivering presentations and workshops
- Experience working with children providing creative group activities
- Ability totravel within HRM
Please note that all successful candidates are required to provide:
ACriminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Register Check(less than 6…
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