Supportive Housing Worker - Casual (External)
About the role
Job Summary:
Supportive Housing Worker are accountable for delivering services to tenants to support their health and well-being, as well as their tenancies, as residents of Brunswick Street, including:
- Delivering ‘on-demand’ supports and programs following a ‘housing first’ philosophy as part of a collaborative team.
- Following prescribed policies and procedures associated with the housing program.
- Supporting participants through a person-centered approach
Supportive Housing Worker will work with an interdisciplinary team to support participants of Brunswick Street – a supported housing program for senior to age in place with wrap-around supports. The interdisciplinary team provides 24/7 support to tenants around life skills and health and wellness to ensure participants can effectively manage their tenancy and lives.
Education and Experience:
- Two (2) years’ experience working in a community setting
- Formal education in social or health fields, addictions or community work, or Human Services Diploma are an asset but not a requirement
- Lived and/or living experiences of homelessness, mental health and substance misuse an asset
- Demonstrated experience working with populations impacted by substance use and mental health challenges, homelessness and/or barriers to stable housing.
Professional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of harm reduction principles and the social determinants of health
- Strong understanding of the principles of housing first
- Commitment to anti-Black, anti-Indigenous racism and Trans inclusivity
- Trauma-informed approach to care and support
- Understanding of the current and historic North End Halifax community
- Strong skills related to adaptability, time management, problem solving, judgement, communication, interpersonal relations, and boundary management
In order to self-declare inclusion in equity groups please complete the self-declaration screening question as a part of your application or indicate in with your resume and cover letter. Your declaration of membership in any of these equity groups will remain confidential.
Click here for Detailed Job Description: Supportive Housing Worker
About North End Community Health Centre
The North End Community Health Centre (NECHC) is a hub for those living in the North End of Halifax, Nova Scotia since 1971. We provide collaborative, multi-disciplinary primary health services to meet the needs of those who often face barriers to access. We support health and well-being in our community through quality primary health care, education and advocacy in an environment in which people are treated with respect and dignity and there is equitable access to services and programs. Beyond the physical clinic, NECHC strives to address various aspects of the social determinants of health.
Supportive Housing Worker - Casual (External)
About the role
Job Summary:
Supportive Housing Worker are accountable for delivering services to tenants to support their health and well-being, as well as their tenancies, as residents of Brunswick Street, including:
- Delivering ‘on-demand’ supports and programs following a ‘housing first’ philosophy as part of a collaborative team.
- Following prescribed policies and procedures associated with the housing program.
- Supporting participants through a person-centered approach
Supportive Housing Worker will work with an interdisciplinary team to support participants of Brunswick Street – a supported housing program for senior to age in place with wrap-around supports. The interdisciplinary team provides 24/7 support to tenants around life skills and health and wellness to ensure participants can effectively manage their tenancy and lives.
Education and Experience:
- Two (2) years’ experience working in a community setting
- Formal education in social or health fields, addictions or community work, or Human Services Diploma are an asset but not a requirement
- Lived and/or living experiences of homelessness, mental health and substance misuse an asset
- Demonstrated experience working with populations impacted by substance use and mental health challenges, homelessness and/or barriers to stable housing.
Professional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of harm reduction principles and the social determinants of health
- Strong understanding of the principles of housing first
- Commitment to anti-Black, anti-Indigenous racism and Trans inclusivity
- Trauma-informed approach to care and support
- Understanding of the current and historic North End Halifax community
- Strong skills related to adaptability, time management, problem solving, judgement, communication, interpersonal relations, and boundary management
In order to self-declare inclusion in equity groups please complete the self-declaration screening question as a part of your application or indicate in with your resume and cover letter. Your declaration of membership in any of these equity groups will remain confidential.
Click here for Detailed Job Description: Supportive Housing Worker
About North End Community Health Centre
The North End Community Health Centre (NECHC) is a hub for those living in the North End of Halifax, Nova Scotia since 1971. We provide collaborative, multi-disciplinary primary health services to meet the needs of those who often face barriers to access. We support health and well-being in our community through quality primary health care, education and advocacy in an environment in which people are treated with respect and dignity and there is equitable access to services and programs. Beyond the physical clinic, NECHC strives to address various aspects of the social determinants of health.