School Settlement Staff
Title: School Settlement Staff
Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Program: School Settlement Program
Position Status: Full-Time Contract (Aug 25, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Compensation: $33,725.28 (10-month salary)
There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.
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 labor market, delivering wellness programming 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 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 neighborhoods into vibrant and healthy communities.
As part of your total compensation:
- Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
- Access to Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your own home
- Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs
- 3 weeks’ Vacation entitlement and paid wellness days
- Comprehensive benefits package and pension
- Complimentary wellbeing and counselling services
About the role:
Based in Sydney, Nova Scotia, this position will work closely with YREACH Settlement Staff and local YREACH language team, as well as community organizations. This position will work on site IN and WITH schools to provide practical settlement and integration support to newcomer children, youth and their families as they settle into the school system and community. We are looking for someone with initiative, who is a great relationship builder, and is passionate about working with families and making a difference.
In this role, you will:
- Provide individual and group settlement support in schools
- Build effective relationships with all stakeholders
- Engage schools through awareness raising, meetings and building connections
- Facilitate problem solving using solution focused approaches
- Support clients to access support 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
Education and skills qualifications:
- 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 level of initiative is needed to work independently and respond to unanticipated situations
- Experience delivering presentations and workshops
- Experience working with children providing creative group activities
To apply:
Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/ by July 30, 2025.
Please note that all successful candidates are required to:
- Provide a Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Register Check (less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older
- Attend Child Safeguarding Training upon hiring
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 at our YMCA.
At the YMCA, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every 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 better serve our community and achieve our mission. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.