Overnight Residential Support Worker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda

Halifax, NS, Canada
Base: $18.30 to $22.87 ph; maximum: $27.44; benefi...
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Work overnight shifts including weekends
Maintain building security and panic alarms
Distribute medication and log exchanges
** The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda is seeking an Overnight Residential Support Worker for their Halifax Centre of Hope. The role requires providing support and care for clients, ensuring a safe and clean environment, and advocating for community resources while adhering to the organization's mission and values. **

Job Summary

  • The position requires working overnight shifts to provide a secure, clean, and comfortable environment for residents at the Centre of Hope.
  • Incumbents must distribute medication, manage client intakes after hours, and perform essential janitorial tasks such as cleaning common areas and washrooms.
  • The role demands adherence to strict confidentiality policies while advocating for clients experiencing homelessness, addiction, and family challenges.

Matching Summary

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** The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda is seeking an Overnight Residential Support Worker for their Halifax Centre of Hope. The role requires providing support and care for clients, ensuring a safe and clean environment, and advocating for community resources while adhering to the organization's mission and values. **

Salary

Base: $18.30 to $22.87 per hour; Maximum: $27.44; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Work overnight shifts including weekends
  • Maintain building security and panic alarms
  • Distribute medication and log exchanges
  • Perform janitorial duties when staff unavailable
  • Complete daily incident and intake documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse issues
  • Experience with at-risk and homeless populations
  • Ability to build rapport with diverse clients
  • Familiarity with community resource networks
  • Commitment to faith-based organizational values

Key Requirements

  • 1-2 year Certificate in Social/Human Services preferred
  • 1-3 years experience with at-risk and homeless persons
  • Non-violent crisis intervention (NVCI) certification required within 6 months
  • Standard First Aid and Suicide Intervention (ASSIST) training
  • Successful background screening and criminal record check

Work Rights

Not specified

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