nova scotia casual housing support worker Jobs – 16 Openings This Week

Youth Care Worker
YWCA Halifax —Halifax, NS
- $50,000–$60,000 a year
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
- Working with children
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Casual Housing Support Worker
YWCA Halifax —Halifax, NS
- $50,000–$60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Caregiving
- Education
- Bachelor's
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Supportive Housing Worker - Casual (External)
North End Community Health Centre —Halifax, NS
- $24.43 an hour
- Full-time
- Social Work
- Time management
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Personal Care Worker - Casual (External)
North End Community Health Centre —Halifax, NS
- $24.91–$28.37 an hour
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Family Support Worker (Counsellor 2AB)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $4,092.56–$5,414.04 a month
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Harm Reduction Housing Worker - CASUAL (External)
North End Community Health Centre —Dartmouth, NS
- $25.02 an hour
- Social Work
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Harm Reduction Outreach Worker - Casual (External)
North End Community Health Centre —Halifax, NS
- $25.02 an hour
- Hotel
- Social Work
- Time management
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Outreach Worker
South Shore Open Doors Association —Bridgewater, NS
- $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
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Key Worker - Phoenix Youth Shelter & Phoenix House
Phoenix Youth Programs —Halifax, NS
- $49,779 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Supportive Housing Client Relations Liaison (Overnights Casual)
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre —Waverley, NS
- From $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 (Hiring Pool - Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $5,585.70–$7,811.22 a month
- 8 hour shift
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Youth Support Worker Casual
YMCA of Pictou County —Stellarton, NS
- $23 an hour
- Night shift
- Microsoft Office
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Outreach Team Lead
South Shore Open Doors Association —Bridgewater, NS
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
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Indigenous Client Relations Liaison (Overnight Casual)
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre —Halifax, NS
- From $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Social Work Resource Specialist (Bilingual)
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Halifax, NS
- $34.80–$48.53 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Word processing
- English
- Disability insurance
- Dental care

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YWCA Halifax —Halifax, NS
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Youth Care Worker

YWCA Halifax
Halifax, NS

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Dementia care
CPR Certification
Caregiving
Post-secondary education
Senior care
Working with children
First Aid Certification
Psychology
Social Work
Communication skills

Full job description

Title: Casual Youth Care Worker

Department: Violence to Resilience

Reports to: Safer Spaces Team Lead

Status: Variable Hours

Location: Halifax, NS

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000

YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, disAbility, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse people.

Why work for the YWCA

Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

Why YOU should apply

Even if you don’t have all the requirements listed in this position, you may be the right candidate. If you are a natural leader with a strong attention to detail and a passion for social justice and gender equity, we want to hear from you. Take a chance and apply. Tell us how you can make a difference through your YWCA.

Program Overview:

This program provides a supportive, trauma-informed residential environment for youth who have experienced human trafficking and sexual exploitation. As part of a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team the Youth Care Worker is responsible for providing direct care and in-house support to youth, ensuring their safety and well-being in a 24/7 residential facility. This role focuses on ensuring safety, promoting well-being, and contributing to a respectful, nurturing environment grounded in harm reduction and trauma-informed practices.

Essential Duties of Position:

Advance the vision and mission of YWCA Halifax.
Provide day-to-day care and support to residents, ensuring their safety, security, and well-being.
Identifies, evaluates, and reports risks associated with the dwelling, takes appropriate actions to address or alleviate risk, completes incident reports and reports these to the program lead.
Cleans and maintains common areas as needed.
Liaise with internal and external service providers to support consistent implementation of plans.
Manages communication path for all current resident inquiries, passes information on to appropriate YWCA staff and/ or responds accordingly.
Respects the confidentiality of all participants and ensures that all information is kept confidential.
Maintains written logs.
Maintains written and verbal communication regarding emergency incidents or situations with participants.
Prepares community meals.
Able to perform one-on-one and group recreational activities with participants.
Monitor and report on resident progress and team performance objectives.
Build and maintain effective relationships with community partners and stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience:

Post-secondary education in Child & Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred.
Current First Aid/CPR training
Valid Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Subject to Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.
Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and harm-reduction approaches.
Must have experience working within confidentiality guidelines and always maintain a high degree of professionalism
Experience acting in a supportive role to assist in crisis/emergency situations and confidence in crisis de-escalation
Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity, be flexible, demonstrate a sound work ethic, and work with participants, staff, and others in a positive, courteous and respectful manner

If interested, please send your cover letter and resume in one document to

[email protected]

Subject Line: Casual Youth Care Worker

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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