We Are Currently Recruiting:

  • A Program Officer for our Skills2SucSeed program. Please Send Applications to Alison Burrows, aburrows@seedns.ca

  • A Mental Wellness Coordinator For Our Virtual EDGE Program. This Is A 4 Month Contract Position (20hrs/week).
    Please Send Applications to Krista Matheson,     kmatheson@seedns.ca

Program Officer, Skills2SucSeed

SEED’s mandate is to empower young Nova Scotians to better understand and make informed decisions that support their professional and personal success. Through strategic partnerships, programming, and community collaborations, SEED works to enhance training opportunities, skills development, and educational access for youth. By fostering meaningful engagement and innovative support systems, SEED aims to create pathways that help youth overcome barriers and thrive in today’s workforce and beyond.

Skills2SucSEED (S2S) focuses on developing skills pertaining to Employability, Digital Literacy, and overall wellness. The program is online, workshop-based, and designed to deliver education in engaging and innovative ways. Youth interventions are done virtually through weekly workshops and one-on-one sessions. S2S works with youth between the age of 15-21 and are in receipt of Income assistance, dependents of income assistance recipients, youth in care or have another connection to the OSD.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Program Officer is responsible for administration of the program, delivering workshops and case management of youth, working in consultation with the standing Program Officer and the Senior manager.

SEED’s Core Competencies:

Collaboration – working effectively and respectfully with others

Community – delivering high quality client services

Innovation – thinking things through and solving problems

Impact – showing initiative and being action–oriented

Duties:

● Recruit youth from referring agencies including OSD offices, residential facilities, schools, and youth serving groups.

● Complete intakes and assessments for all youth in the program.

● In collaboration with the standing S2S program officer, develop and implement workshops and case planning strategies.

● Co-Case management of approximately 75 clients on an annual basis, including the development of personalized intervention strategies.

● Develop and facilitate a range of activities and workshops in both group and one-on-one virtual settings, increasing client employability and life skills while focusing on empowerment and building self-confidence.

● Develop partnerships and collaborate with communities across the province to support the development of services for the S2S target population.

● Work effectively with clients to identify and help decrease inherent barriers to success such as poverty, education, life skills, etc.

● Refer youth to other social service or community providers where necessary (i.e.,training, legal, medical, financial assistance, housing, etc.)

● Maintain contact with other social service agencies involved with the youth to provide information and obtain feedback on overall progress (within the boundaries of privacy protocols).

● Develop connections with employers to assist with obtaining employment and securing work placements

● Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research and provide details to program manager for LAMPSS reporting.

● Maintain timely and accurate records to satisfy Department of Opportunities & Social Development (OSD) requirements and internal reporting processes.

● Complete administrative duties that maintain the programs productivity and accountability

● Represent SEED within the network of youth focused service providers

● Participate regularly in staff meetings, case conferences and staff training

● Maintain positive working relationships with all S2S stakeholders.

Qualifications:

● Post Secondary education in social work, child and youth care, psychology or other social science or health-related discipline

● Minimum of four (4) years of experience (or a combination of education and experience) facilitating group sessions and providing one-on-one support to marginalized and at-risk youth.

● Must have experience developing and facilitating workshops

● Experience in working with youth attached to OSD including the ability recognize existing barriers to employment frequently present with OSD clients

● Education, training and/or experience in delivering training and support on the following subjects: employability, career development, education/literacy, wellness, digital literacy, and life skills

● Experience and training in conflict resolution

● Ability to adapt intervention strategies to meet individual client needs

● Confidence and ability to connect with clients in virtual spaces. Ability to adapt interventions and workshops to online only.

● Demonstrated understanding of learning styles and their impact on a participants’ ability to engage and participate fully.

● Strong attention to detail, communication and time management skills are necessary for this position

● Experience with Google suite, Microsoft office and other online platforms.

Additional Information:

The candidate must reside in HRM, as in person meetings are sometimes required. A typical workweek is Monday to Friday, with a mixture of daytime and evening hours. In the months that workshops are in session they are completed during evening hours twice a week.  Most connections with youth, employers, and partners will be done virtually however there will be some in person contact as needed.

SEED is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve and creating an environment where every employee can reach their potential.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) offering a competitive benefits package and RRSP matching. SEED requires a Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Check included), and clear Child Abuse Register Check (updated annually). This position is dependent upon program funding availability.

We are looking to secure the successful candidate as soon as possible and will interview on a rolling basis. We thank you for your interest. Only those chosen for interview will be contacted.

Mental Wellness Coordinator, EDGE Program (Virtual)

SEED’s mandate is to empower young Nova Scotians to better understand and make informed decisions that support their professional and personal success. Through strategic partnerships, programming, and community collaborations, SEED works to enhance training opportunities, skills development, and educational access for youth across the province. By fostering meaningful engagement and innovative support systems, SEED aims to create pathways that help youth overcome barriers and thrive in today’s workforce and beyond.

The EDGE Program is an early intervention program that provides targeted employment focused programing for youth (ages 18-26), who are connected to Employment Support Income Assistance (ESIA), or at risk of becoming connected. As the program is delivered online, they will engage with youth in a virtual setting.

Reporting to the Program Manager at EDGE, the Mental Wellness Coordinator provides virtual group and one-on-one support to help participants discover and overcome challenges both within the program and in their personal lives. They will focus on fostering a positive and supportive environment within the EDGE Program, encouraging participants to prioritize their emotional and mental health.

Duties:

  • Meet with youth one-on-one to address their individual mental health needs and concerns

  • Completes assessments to determine the youth’s mental health concerns and needs

  • Providing support to youth regarding innovative mental health solutions

  • Provides personalized guidance and assistance to youth struggling with various challenges, whether related to the program, work, or personal life

  • Establish individualized mental wellness plans with youth

  • Facilitates pre-developed group sessions focused on building coping mechanisms and managing stress, including topics such as anxiety management, overall wellness, selfcare

  • Work in collaboration with the EDGE Team for optimal programming support and mental health connections

  • Propose appropriate programs to promote mental wellness and provide resource materials for staff, youth and families

  • Provide rapid response to stressful family situations for youth as they transition to independence

  • Connect clients to provincial mental health system (where applicable)

  • Maintain accurate client files while adhering to internal and professional privacy protocols

  • Develop partnerships and collaborations within the community to provide support to youth

  • Attend a weekly case management meeting with all EDGE staff to discuss youth progress and updates

  • Complete program evaluation and analyse data to identify program improvement opportunities

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent.

  • Extensive experience working with youth and adults supporting mental wellness needs, trauma, family dynamics, and crisis.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in mental health interventions for youth, young adults and families

  • Demonstrated expertise with collaborative case management, working within a multi-disciplinary team environment, and preforming mental health assessments

  • Experience in facilitating group sessions (including topics such as anxiety management, overall wellness, self care, coping mechanisms and managing stress)

  • Experience in creation of individualized mental wellness plans

  • Recent and substantial experience in the direct delivery of work with youth at risk

  • Experience working with youth in the capacity of conflict management

  • Knowledge of youth and family resources, programs and services within the community and within the province

  • Knowledge, understanding and experience in working with culturally and socially diverse youth

  • Ability to work with youth in strengths-based and relationship-based perspectives

Additional Information:

  • Hours of work must fall within the Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm schedule, including 4-hours of scheduled workshop facilitation. Hours of operation to be determined in consultation with Program Manager.

SEED is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve and creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

This is a contract position (20 hours per week) Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Check included), and clear Child Abuse Register Check (updated annually). This position is dependent upon program funding availability.

Only those chosen for interview will be contacted.