Coordinated Access Assessment Specialist.
Canadian Mental Health Association-Nova Scotia Division
Kings County, Nova Scotia
- Ability to work well with diverse populations of various socio-economic backgrounds, including those who are marginalized, economically disadvantaged, or living with a disability or mental illness.
- Initiative, compassion, flexibility, creative decision-making, solid judgement, persuasiveness, community knowledge, and strong boundary-setting skills are considered an asset.
- Ability to facilitate and build trusting relationships and consensus within a group of community partners.
- Considerable knowledge of the different types of mental health and/or addiction housing models
- Ability to advocate for clients and collaborate with multiple community partners.
- Attention to detail, strong communication and notetaking skills; including active listening and motivational interviewing.
- Comfortable with a level of ambiguity as the Coordinated Access system is still developing.
- Comfortable with shifting priorities within the role.
- Sound knowledge and awareness of Housing First principles.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, and ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Post-secondary education in Social Services or Community Development including university level courses in social service delivery, community relations or similar programs; and/or strong relevant work history in these areas are mandatory.
- Experience in Discourse Analysis is considered an asset.
- Motivational Interviewing Training is considered an asset.
December 24, 2025
$45,000-$50,000
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