Halifax, Ns Disability support worker Jobs – 23 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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Community Support Worker (Part-time)
Regional Residential Services Society —Dartmouth, NS
- From $24.77 an hour
- Part-time
- Caregiving
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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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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Community Support Worker (Casual)
Regional Residential Services Society —Halifax, NS
- $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Dental care
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3d
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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Child and Youth Care Worker
Chisholm Services for Children —Lower Sackville, NS
- $51,800–$60,700 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Working with children
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
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personal support worker - home support
Comfort Keepers Halifax —Bedford, NS
- $17 an hour
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
Summer Program Support Worker
Laing House —Halifax, NS
- From $20.45 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Social Work
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2 Disability Support Workers (1 shifts/week and backup)
Andrew Jantzen —Halifax, NS
- $22 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
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Youth Care Worker (Casual)
HomeBridge Youth Society —Dartmouth, NS
- From $23.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
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6d
Summer Student Position
Regional Residential Services Society —Halifax, NS
- $24.77 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
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Casual Youth Care Worker
HomeBridge Youth Society —Dartmouth, NS
- $21 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
- Employee assistance program
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early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
Willowbrae Academy Burnside —Dartmouth, NS
- $25.11–$28.04 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- First Aid Certification
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
early childhood educator (ECE)
Bayers Westwood Daycare —Halifax, NS
- $25.61 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Wellness program
- Dental care
early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
Creative Kids Education Centre —Hammonds Plains, NS
- $25.61–$32.19 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Life insurance
6h
early childhood educator (ece) - level 2
ForestKids Early Learning Organization —Hammonds Plains, NS
- $27.21 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- English
- Dental care
- Vision care
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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Supportive Housing Client Relations Liaison ( Overnights)
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre —Waverley, NS
- From $23 an hour
- Evening shift
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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7d
Transition Coordinator – Aboriginal Head Start & Daycare Program
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre —Halifax, NS
- From $70,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
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10d
Program Manager, Registered Dietician
Nourish Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $70,980–$74,620 a year
- Full-time
- Serving
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Youth Care Worker

YWCA Halifax
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Casual

Skills

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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Community Support Worker (Part-time)

Casual Housing Support Worker

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Family Support Worker (Counsellor 2AB)

Child and Youth Care Worker

personal support worker - home support

Summer Program Support Worker

2 Disability Support Workers (1 shifts/week and backup)

Youth Care Worker (Casual)

Summer Student Position

Casual Youth Care Worker

early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 (Hiring Pool - Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville)

early childhood educator (ECE)

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early childhood educator (ece) - level 2

Supportive Housing Client Relations Liaison (Overnights Casual)

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