Housing Support Worker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda

Halifax, NS, Canada
Base: $21.04 to $26.30; maximum: $31.57; benefits:...
Full-time, monday to friday, with flexibility for evenings and weekends.
Bachelor of social work or human services diploma
1-3 years experience with at-risk homeless persons
Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse issues
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda is seeking a Housing Support Worker in Halifax, NS, to provide support services for at-risk and homeless individuals, particularly men transitioning to independence. The role involves case management, advocacy, and collaboration with community agencies while adhering to the organization’s mission and values

Job Summary

  • The position involves providing intake, assessment, referral services, and crisis intervention for men transitioning to independence.
  • Candidates must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills to build rapport with at-risk and homeless individuals while advocating for their needs.
  • The role requires working under disagreeable conditions including dealing with angry people, verbal abuse, and exposure to drugs and alcohol.

Matching Summary

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The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda is seeking a Housing Support Worker in Halifax, NS, to provide support services for at-risk and homeless individuals, particularly men transitioning to independence. The role involves case management, advocacy, and collaboration with community agencies while adhering to the organization’s mission and values.

Salary

Base: $21.04 to $26.30; Maximum: $31.57; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor of Social Work or Human Services diploma
  • 1-3 years experience with at-risk homeless persons
  • Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse issues
  • Crisis intervention and eviction prevention skills
  • Ability to work in disagreeable conditions

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working for a Walk-in Centre
  • Program development experience
  • Supervision of field placement students
  • Community committee participation
  • Public education presentation skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Social Work or relevant undergraduate degree
  • Minimum one to three years case management experience
  • NVCI, Suicide Intervention, First Aid training required within six months
  • Registration or candidacy for professional body membership if applicable

Work Rights

Not specified

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