About Family Service Nova Scotia:

Family Service Nova Scotia (FSNS) is a community-based provincial organization that has been offering a wide variety of programs and services to Nova Scotians since 1969. Supporting our service users is at the centre of everything we do!

FSNS continuously adapts to meet service user needs through collaboration with funding and community partners. We provide services for individuals, families, and communities across Nova Scotia, ensuring a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment.

We employ a person-centred approach, treating each service user uniquely and working together to achieve personal goals. A trauma-informed approach is integrated into all operations, respecting service users' experiences and resilience.

FSNS meets service users where they are by offering flexible hours, various modalities for engaging in services, and connections with service users in various locations, including FSNS offices, community spaces, and virtual platforms.

Our Mission

Our mission is to work alongside individuals, families, and communities to honour their diversity and strengths while creating space for self-exploration and supporting them in maintaining healthy relationships.

Why Work with Us?

At Family Service Nova Scotia, we believe that our team is our greatest asset. We are dedicated to creating a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. When you join us, you can expect:

• Hybrid work model
• A competitive compensation package which includes Health, Dental and Pension
• A dynamic and diverse workforce
• Flexible work hours
• A strong commitment to family and community
• Generous holiday package beyond stat holidays
• A supportive team environment
• A culture of innovation and growth
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

POSITION: Francophone Youth Outreach Worker

Location: Yarmouth, NS, Western Region

QUALIFICATIONS: Our organization is seeking individuals fluent in both French and English (oral and written) with an undergraduate degree in Community Studies, Human Kinetics, Psychology or Sociology or a human services diploma through NSCC who have experience working with youth and families. This is a permanent full-time position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Reporting to the Coordinator of Community Programming, the Francophone Youth Outreach Worker provides direct support to youth and assists in connecting youth to services and resources in the community. The goal of this position is to help improve immediate and long term educational, vocational, social economic and health outcomes for young persons aged 16-24. This position plays a key role in supporting French-speaking youth in the Western Region, and the ability to communicate and build trust in both French and English is essential.

Persons considered for this position must have a clear police background check, and a clear child abuse registry check, and a driver's license.

Applicants must demonstrate fluency in French and English in their application.

We strongly encourage qualified candidates who identify as African Nova Scotian to apply. In accordance with hiring priorities, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. All applicants are asked to clearly state their citizenship or residency status, and those wishing to be considered for this designated position should self-identify.

Family Service Nova Scotia is an equal opportunities employer. If you are interested, please send email with a resume by end of day Friday, May 31, 2025 to:

Nancy MacDonald, Chief Executive Officer
Family Service Nova Scotia
E-mail: [email protected]