homeless shelter worker

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory Full time
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 24 to 40 hours per week
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • Experience: Will trainWork site environment
  • Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
  • Services for the homelessWork setting
  • Shelter for the homelessTasks
  • Supervise support staff
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situationsSupervision
  • More than 20 peopleCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR CertificateSecurity and safety
  • Criminal record checkTransportation/travel information
  • Own transportationWork conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detailWeight handling
  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)Personal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • OrganizedHealth benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefitsLong term benefits
  • Maternity and parental benefitsOther benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)


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