Housing Support Worker

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Halifax, NS, Canada
Base: $21.04 to $26.30; maximum: $31.57; benefits:...
Full-time, monday to friday with flexible hours, including some weekend and evening work as required.
Case management for at-risk homeless persons
Crisis intervention and eviction prevention
Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse
The Salvation Army is seeking a Housing Support Worker in Halifax, NS, to provide support services to at-risk and homeless individuals, ensuring alignment with the Centre of Hope’s mission and values. The role involves advocacy, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community agencies, providing a meaningful opportunity to contribute to social justice and community welfare

Job Summary

  • The position involves providing intake, assessment, referral services, and crisis intervention to men transitioning to independence within the Housing Support program.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a client-directed approach and social justice perspective while working in environments that may include dealing with angry or abusive individuals.
  • The role requires maintaining confidentiality, compiling statistics for program evaluation, and fostering a therapeutic milieu that promotes empowerment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The Salvation Army is seeking a Housing Support Worker in Halifax, NS, to provide support services to at-risk and homeless individuals, ensuring alignment with the Centre of Hope’s mission and values. The role involves advocacy, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community agencies, providing a meaningful opportunity to contribute to social justice and community welfare.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Case management for at-risk homeless persons
  • Crisis intervention and eviction prevention
  • Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse
  • Community resource liaison and networking
  • Confidential record keeping and data compilation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with program development initiatives
  • Supervision of field placement students
  • Faith-based organizational values alignment
  • Presentation skills for public education
  • Collaboration with other housing agencies

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Social Work or relevant undergraduate degree
  • One to three years experience with at-risk and homeless persons
  • NVCI, Suicide Intervention, First Aid, or medication training commitment
  • Registration or candidacy for professional body membership if applicable

Work Rights

Not specified

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