Client Support Worker at The Rebuilding
Client Support Worker at The Rebuilding
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08-04-2025
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Job Description
Full Time Support Worker at The Rebuilding
Start Date: ASAP
At Shelter Nova Scotia we provide places to stay and services to promote stability for marginalized individuals. You will contribute to a community without judgement with spaces and places for people to belong.
About the Facility
The Rebuilding is a supported apartment complex for 19 individuals who identify as male or are gender diverse. It offers individual housing for tenants referred from the community by name list. Employees are available to support tenants on a 24/7 basis and are onsite daily. The rooms are a selection of bachelor and one bedroom units.
Requirements
Successful candidate must have postsecondary experience
Favourable Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check will be required
Must have Standard First Aid/CPR Level C or be willing to acquire within the first 6 months of employment.
Hours of Work
72 to 96 hours per biweekly pay period on a scheduled rotation of 12 hour shifts including days nights and weekends.Average of 84 hours biweekly.This is an awake position staff are required to stay awake alert and vigilant at all times while on duty.
Salary
$21.80 per hour (as per Collective Agreement)
Application Deadline
Thursday April 10th at 8:00am
Benefits
- 2 weeks vacation 84 hours)
- 8 paid personal days 96 hours)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Upon completion of probation
- Health & Dental
- 2 RRSP Match
Shelter Nova Scotia is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community without judgement. We value people for who they are the uniqueness they bring and the opportunities to learn from our differences. We welcome applications from members of diverse communities.
Full Time Support Worker at The Rebuilding
About the Facility
The Rebuilding is a supported apartment complex for 19 individuals who identify as male or are gender diverse. It offers individual housing for tenants referred from the community by name list. Employees are available to support tenants on a 24/7 basis and are onsite daily. The rooms are a selection of bachelor and one bedroom units.The Client Support Worker reports to the House Manager and is responsible for the supervision of tenants security of the facility and assisting the House Manager as required.
Requirements
Strong knowledge of the policies procedures structure mission and mandate of Shelter Nova Scotia
Able to adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality code of conduct policies and procedures
Ability to remain awake alert and vigilant at all times while on duty
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent attention to details and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including: Internet Explorer Word Excel Outlook
Criminal Record Check
Interviewing counseling and intervention techniques
Knowledge of community programs and services serving individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
Knowledge of the structure and organization of the Department of Community Services and applicable legislation and policies (Employment Support and Income assistance)
Ability to understand cultural differences
Ability to understand the dynamics of client behavior and assess their needs and risks
Responsibilities
Offer support and maintain the rights and security of the tenants staff and community
Maintain professional ethical boundaries at all times
Maintain positive working relations with government and community agencies
Represent Shelter Nova Scotia in the community in an appropriate and responsible manner
Adhere to Health Fire and other standards as required by applicable legislations
Not disclose information contained within documentation with any tenant or unauthorized individual
Not establish solitary confidentiality with the residents
Maintain the daily operations of the building
Daily cleaning and minor maintenance of the property including apartments where applicable.Report repairs as recognized
Upon direction from the House Manager provide ongoing support and referrals while building trusting relationships
Where possible identify risk factors or potential problems and intervene before they become a crisis
Maintain an accurate Communication Log
Conduct building and property checks
Participate in safety call procedures as per policy
Maintain an accurate filing system
Complete detailed shift briefings (to include updates on all tenant and building activities) as required by Shelter Nova Scotia policies as required
Assist with meal preparation if required
Assist tenants with selfadministration of medications if required as per policies of Shelter Nova Scotia
Maintain required documentation and reporting
Upon direction from the House Manager participate in apartment inspections
Upon direction from the House Manager inventory and secure the personal effects of tenants in the event a tenant is evicted or abandons their unit
Attend staff meetings
Upon direction from the House Manager contribute to life skills and group activities
Monitor activity of the building including visitors
Contact and follow direction of the Shelter Nova Scotia oncall personnel as required
Participate inoncall duty rotation where applicable
Follow direction and perform other duties as required or deemed necessary by the House Manager or Director of Housing
Perform First Aid and or CPR when required
Hours of Work
72 to 96 hours biweekly working 12 hour shifts on a fouron fouroff rotation.Salary will be averaged to 84 hours biweekly
Salary
$21.80 per hour.
Benefits & Vacation
As per Shelter Nova Scotia Policy benefits available
Employment Type
Full-Time
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