Casual Support Assistant â All Facilities
Casual Support Assistant â All Facilities
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02-06-2025
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Job Description
Casual Support Assistant All Facilities
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
two emergency shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness (Barry House & Metro Turning Point)
an affordable supportive apartment complex for individuals who have experienced homelessness (The Rebuilding)
an affordable supportive living environment dedicated to individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness and who have a long history of Alcohol Use Disorder (Herring Cove Apartments)
two community residential facilities for individuals making the change from correctional facilities to community living (Nehiley House & Sir Sandford Fleming House)
Requirements
Successful candidate must have post-secondary 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
This is a casual position with no guarantee of is an expectation of casual staff to be able to work holidays and short notice may include daytime evening backshift weekdays weekends and holidays.This is an awake position staff are required to stay awake alert and vigilant at all times while on duty.
Salary
$21.39 4% vacation pay per cheque
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.
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
Perform First Aid and/or CPR as required
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 repairs as recognized
Upon direction from the House Manager conduct home visits with current tenants and provide ongoing support 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 with Personal Care if required
Assist tenants with self-administration 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 on-call personnel as required
Participate inon-call duty rotation where applicable
Follow direction and perform other duties as required or deemed necessary by the House Manager or Director of Housing
Occupational Health and Safety
Be knowledgeable of the Nova Scotia OH&S Act and regulations and abide by same
Comply with the employee responsibilities as outlined in the Internal Responsibility System for OH&S and cooperating with occupational health and safety initiatives.
responsible for following safe work procedures; using personal protective and safety equipment as required
reporting any illness or injury immediately to their manager; reporting unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
Other
Support volunteer and student placements by modeling professional behavior
Support new employee orientation and training by assisting with training and knowledge transfer
Perform other related duties as assigned
Mental Visual and Physical Demand
Working with guest group often leads to ambiguous situations that are stressful for the employees management and guests. Issues encountered are not easily unraveled and solutions are at times difficult to address and achieve
High stress environment requiring sensitivity and confidentiality and significant degree of visual and mental acuity
Challenging fast pace and constantly changing environment with multiple interruptions and competing demands
Employment Type
Part-Time
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