Title: School Settlement Staff Location: Truro(On-Site)

Program: SchoolSettlement Program

Position Status: Full Time, Seasonal (September2026 – June 2027)

Compensation: $33,725.28 (Over 10 Months)

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it inus to shine.

Everycharity exists to help solve a problem – our charity exists to help solve manyproblems, from childcare shortages, social isolation, mental health issues,access to wellness, and more. Today, our network is spread across 100+ programlocations in HRM and the province, meeting the most urgent needs of ourcommunities in mental health supports, accessible childcare,supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to growand lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour market, delivering wellnessprogramming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults.

We give people the tools,encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they knowsomeone’s in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can domore than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidancethat helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods intovibrant and healthy communities.

As part of your total compensation:

Receivea complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities

Accessto Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your own home

Discountson YMCA childcare and camp programs

3weeks’ Vacation entitlement and paid wellness days

Comprehensivebenefits package and pension

Complimentarywellbeing and counselling services

About the Role:
The School Settlement Program Staff plays anessential role in the planning, implementation, and delivery of activities andservices designed to support and empower newcomers as they settle in their newcommunity. This position, under the supervision of the coordinator, works toensure that programs and services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive tothe diverse needs of newcomers, fostering a sense of belonging.



This role involves providing assistance tostudents and families in adapting to their new educational setting,navigating the school system, and accessing community resources. This role willcollaborate with educators, school administrators, and community organizationsto ensure that newcomer families receive the necessary support for academicsuccess and social integration. By fostering positive relationships betweenstudents, schools, and the wider community, this role helps newcomers feelwelcome, supported, and empowered in their educational and settlement journey.

Responsibilities include

Providing individual and group settlement support in schools

Building effective professional relationships with

Engaging schools through awareness raising, meetings and building connections

Facilitating problem solving using solution focused approaches

Supporting clients to access supports and opportunities within the school system

Identifying and supporting opportunities to engage newcomer contributions

Providing referrals to community resources

Reporting qualitative and quantitative information on work activities

In this role, you will:

Provide individual and group settlement support inschools

Build effective professional relationships with schooland community networks

Engage schools through awareness raising, meetingsand building connections

Facilitate problem solving using solution focusedapproaches

Support clients to access supports and opportunitieswithin the school system

Identify and support opportunities to engage newcomercontributions

Provide referrals to community resources

Report qualitative and quantitative information onwork activities

Education and Skills Qualifications:

Language proficiency in English and additional languages is anasset





Combination of education and experience working in communitysetting

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multipletasks, meeting deadlines

Understanding of, and experience with, the Nova Scotia schoolsystem – policies, procedures, expectations etc.

Demonstrated discretion and sound judgement in the handling ofconfidential information

Excellent data management skills and Microsoft 365 Skills

Experience working with and providing service to diversepopulations

High level of initiative is needed to work independently andrespond to unanticipated situations

Experience delivering presentations and workshops

Experience working with children providing creative groupactivities

Valid drivers’ license and vehicle

Please note that all successful candidates are required to provide:

Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable SectorCheck, and Child Abuse Registry Check (less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older

Attending Child Safeguarding Training uponhire

Please note, background checks are reviewed on an individual basis – offenses, if any, are based on role and Child Safeguarding requirements, and may not eliminate candidates from employment atour YMCA.

At the YMCA, we arecommitted to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace whereevery team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full,authentic selves to work. We believe that a variety of perspectives,backgrounds, and experiences enrich our organization, enabling us to betterserve our community and achieve our mission. As an equal opportunity employer,we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Black,Indigenous, People of Colour, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals,gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnicminorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform usin advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

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