Job Description

Adult Learner Outreach Worker

Adult Learning Association of Cape Breton County

The Adult Learning Association of Cape Breton County is a community-based charitable organization that provides Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC - formerly GED) and literacy programs in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. We strengthen individuals, families, and communities by meeting the needs of adult learners. We build hope and second chances.

We are seeking a motivated and highly organized individual to support our adult learners in achieving success in our programs and in the community.

Position Summary

The Adult Learner Outreach Worker will:

Support Adult Learning Association participants to bridge the gap between their current educational programs and success and self-sufficiency in the community

Provide Adult Learning Association participants with information, contacts, referral services and supports as needed to facilitate access to community programs, services and opportunities

Provide Adult Learning Association participants with assistance to address basic needs such as shelter and food insecurity

Support Adult Learning Association participants as they face barriers to their continuation in their educational programming. This could include assistance in dealing with issues related to housing, mental health and addictions, connecting to employment and dealing with their children's school. Self advocacy and coping skills will be emphasized. The nature of support provided will vary with the participants' needs.

Provide basic instruction in preparation of healthy low-cost meals to Adult Learning Association participants to encourage development of skills in working with others

Required skills:

Understanding of the challenges experienced by hard-to-serve participants in obtaining employment, housing, educational and community opportunities

Strong working knowledge of community resources

Multicultural sensitivity and commitment to work with the socially and economically disadvantaged

Ability to work collaboratively, problem-solve and to motivate people

Communicate effectively with participants and staff

Strong interpersonal communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills

Proven ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Strong organizational, time management and planning skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Adaptable, flexible and resourceful

Qualifications:

Diploma/Degree in Human Services /Social Services or equivalent

Proficiency with computers, MS Office products

Valid Nova Scotia driver's license, access to a vehicle

Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings

Experience an asset

Terms of Employment:

Outreach Worker participant support: $25.19/hour + 4% vacation pay; 20 hours per week; occasional evening hours; 13 weeks

Making meals instruction: $31.75/hour or more dependent on experience + 4% vacation pay; 10 hours per week; occasional evening hours; 13 weeks

Total: 30 hours per week for 13 weeks

Location:

Sydney base, with travel to programs in Glace Bay, New Waterford and Sydney Mines programs as needed. Mileage provided.

Start Date:

March 17, 2025

End Date:

June 13, 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 13 weeks

Pay: $25.00-$26.80 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule On-site parking
Schedule:

No weekends
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2025-03-02
Expected start date: 2025-03-17