Halifax, Ns Child and youth program staff Jobs – 56 Openings This Week

Program Officer - Skills 2 SucSeed (S2S)
Society for Enterprise Education & Development (SEED) —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Social Work
- Wellness program
- Work from home
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1d
Mental Health and Addictions Clinician
YWCA Halifax —Spryfield, NS
- $80,000–$83,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
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4d
Youth Intervention Program Staff
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $39,000–$42,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Fund Development Vacancies in Phoenix Youth Programs
Phoenix Youth Programs —Halifax, NS
- $58,000–$62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
- Public speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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14d
Child and Youth Program Staff
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $16.75 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Working with children
Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 (Hiring Pool - Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $5,585.70–$7,811.22 a month
- 8 hour shift
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Summer Camp Inclusion Facilitator/Camp Counsellor Casual
Autism Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
Youth Outreach Program Staff
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $39,000–$42,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Active Living Program Assistant (Part-Time)
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $17.69 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
Youth Outreach Program Assistant
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Volunteer Child & Youth Program Assistant
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Communication skills
Director, Immigrant Services
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $77,000–$92,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
Youth Development Coordinator
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
Housing Support Worker (FT, Term), Phoenix Centre for Youth
Phoenix Youth Programs —Halifax, NS
- $49,779 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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11d
2026-28-16 Education Support Teacher, BLV
APSEA —Halifax, NS
- Contract
- English
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Dental care
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Lead Front Desk Staff
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $16.50–$17.75 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Sales
- Customer service
21h
Housing Support Worker - Phoenix Centre for Youth
Phoenix Youth —Halifax, NS
- $49,779 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance program
11d
Specialty Program Instructor
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
Relief Worker - Phoenix Youth Shelter, Phoenix House, Phoenix Centre for Youth
Phoenix Youth —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Psychology
- Employee assistance program
Wellness Coach
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $16.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office

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Program Officer - Skills 2 SucSeed (S2S)

Society for Enterprise Education & Development (SEED)
Dartmouth, NS

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Job details

Full-time
1 day ago

Qualifications

Google Suite
Post-secondary education
Microsoft Office
Social Work
Communication skills
Time management

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Program Officer, Skills2SucSEED

Job Description

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 Halifax Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia, 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
RRSP match
Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dartmouth, NS B3A 1M5

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