Women in Supportive Housing: Housing Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada YWCA Halifax Full time

**Department**:Housing

**Reports to**: Housing Manager

**Classification**:Full time: typically (37.5 hrs/week), Term position with the possibility of renewal

**Deadline**:May 19, 2023

**Other**: Must have a valid driver’s license and consistent access to a reliable vehicle.

**Please provide a Cover Letter and Resume.**

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 individuals.

**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**

**Women In Supportive Housing (WISH) Program**
The WISH program supports 34 women in independent housing who are exiting shelters, streets, and corrections and who face multiple barriers to living independently. Our Housing First approach has been recognized nationally and our participant-centred program has proven successful in the more than ten years it has been operating. We are seeking an experienced front-line worker to join our dynamic and creative housing team. Reporting to the Housing Manager, the Housing Support Worker is part of a team that believes that women have a right to quality, affordable housing and the supports they need to be successful in life.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Undergraduate degree in Social Work or related field such as, sociology, psychology, or equivalent.
- Two years’ experience working with individuals who have multiple barriers, women who are homeless or at risk, women living in poverty and/or those who face mental health and addiction concerns.
- Experience in case management and delivery of direct support services required.
- Strong advocacy skills and the ability to work collaboratively with community partners.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills
- Exceptional communication (both written and oral) skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Effective interpersonal skills, computer literacy. Familiar with HIFIS (Homeless Individuals and Families Information Systems, a national database that tracks statistics related to homelessness) and SPDAT considered an asset.
- Must have First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.
- Subject to Criminal Records check with Vulnerable Sector search and a Child Abuse Registry search.

**Essential Duties of Position**
- Advance the mission and vision of the YWCA Halifax.
- Responsible for direct service delivery to participants in a housing setting: case management, home visits, advocacy.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with external program partners including Department of Community Services, health care professionals, etc.
- Responsible for achieving goals/objectives/outcomes, and reporting on results in relation to work plans.
- Ensures that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the YWCA Halifax.
- Ensure that participant information files are properly maintained and kept confidential.
- Train and supervise students and volunteers
- Must be available for emergency and On Call duties.

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, (dis)Ability, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-19
Expected start date: 2023-06-01

  • Women in Supportive Housing: Housing Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Dartmouth, Canada YWCA Halifax Full time

    **Department**:Housing **Reports to**: Housing Manager **Classification**:Full time: typically (37.5 hrs/week), Permanent **Deadline**: August 11, 2023 **Other**: Must have a valid driver’s license and consistent access to a reliable vehicle. **Please provide a Cover Letter and Resume.** YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit...

  • Manager of Housing Support Services

    3 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Welcome Housing and Support Services Full time

    _Job Description:_ Reporting to the Executive Director, the **Housing Manager** leads a team of housing supervisors and housing support workers and has the overall responsibility for all aspects of implementing the housing contracts. The Housing Manager ensures a level of excellence in service delivery particularly in the areas of case management, housing...

  • Journey Home Housing Support Worker-one Year

    2 weeks ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Adsum for Women & Children Full time

    **Title** Journey Home Housing Support Worker **One Year Parental Leave Cover from July 2024-2025** **Reports to**: Adsum Housing Support Program Manager **Located at**: Outreach based, office space at The 107 Dartmouth and East Preston **Hours of work**: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility and occasional...

  • Holly House Support Staff

    4 weeks ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Elizabeth Fry Society Mainland NS Full time

    Holly House Support Staff is a position responsible to the Holly House Manager and if needed the Executive Director. We are in need of staff to work weekends, overnights and casual hours. Position Scope: Holly House Support Staff is expected to function within the philosophy and principles, rules of work, policies and procedures of the Elizabeth Fry Society...

  • Holly House Support Staff

    2 weeks ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Elizabeth Fry Society Mainland NS Full time

    Holly House Support Staff is a position responsible to the Holly House Manager and if needed the Executive Director. We are in need of staff to work weekends, overnights and casual hours. Position Scope: Holly House Support Staff is expected to function within the philosophy and principles, rules of work, policies and procedures of the Elizabeth Fry Society...

  • Shelter Diversion Support

    2 weeks ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Adsum for Women & Children Full time

    This position is within the collective bargaining unit. Adsum for Women & Children provides temporary emergency housing for women, families and gender-diverse folks, when safe, permanent solutions cannot be secured. The Shelter Diversion Support (SDS) Program manages support for individuals experiencing housing crisis by providing access to hotel stays and...

  • Shelter Diversion Support

    2 weeks ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Adsum for Women & Children Full time

    Adsum for Women & Children provides temporary emergency housing for women, youth, families and gender-diverse folks, when safe, permanent solutions cannot be secured. The Shelter Diversion Support (SDS) Program manages support for individuals experiencing housing crisis by providing access to hotel stays and on-going housing support services. As a full-time...

  • Holly House Support Staff

    1 week ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Elizabeth Fry Society Mainland NS Full time

    Holly House Support Staff is a position responsible to the Holly House Manager and if needed the Executive Director. We are in need of staff to work weekends, overnights and casual hours.Position Scope: Holly House Support Staff is expected to function within the philosophy and principles, rules of work, policies and procedures of the Elizabeth Fry Society...

  • Casual Shym Housing Support Staff

    7 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada YWCA Halifax Full time

    **EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** **Title**:Casual SHYM Housing Support Staff **Department**:Housing **Hours**: Casual shifts during evenings, weekends and holidays with limited weekday shifts **Deadline**: March 12, 2024 **Location**: Dartmouth YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women,...

  • Casual Women's Counsellor

    4 weeks ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Halifax Transition House Association Full time

    **About us**: Opened in 1978, Bryony House is one of the largest impact organizations in Nova Scotia. We provide 24-hour emergency services for women, with or without children, escaping intimate partner violence. Each year, approximately 470 women and children stay with us. Our dedicated counselors are there to answer the 24-hour distress line and provide...

  • Harm Reduction Housing Worker

    3 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada North End Community Health Centre Full time

    **HARM REDUCTION HOUSING WORKER** **Position**: Harm Reduction Housing Worker **Reports to**: Manager of Supported Housing **Location**: The Overlook **Pay Scale**: $23.13 per hour + benefits **Work term**: casual; **Hours**:24 hr/7 day operation including evenings and week-ends. **Deadline**: Open until filled **About NECHC** The North End Community Health...

  • Casual Women's Counsellor

    4 weeks ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Halifax Transition House Association Full time

    **About us**: Opened in 1978, Bryony House is one of the largest impact organizations in Nova Scotia. We provide 24-hour emergency services for women, with or without children, escaping intimate partner violence. Each year, approximately 470 women and children stay with us. Our dedicated counselors are there to answer the 24-hour distress line and provide...

  • Casual Women's Counsellor

    2 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Halifax Transition House Association Full time

    **About us**: Opened in 1978, Bryony House is one of the largest impact organizations in Nova Scotia. We provide 24-hour emergency services for women, with or without children, escaping intimate partner violence. Each year, approximately 470 women and children stay with us. Our dedicated counselors are there to answer the 24-hour distress line and provide...

  • Program Manager

    2 months ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Out of the Cold Community Association Full time

    **Program Manager - Supportive Housing Site** **Employer**: OTC Community Association (Out of the Cold) **Location**: 7 Church St., Dartmouth & 5580 Cogswell St, Halifax **Start Date**: Feb 6th, 2023 & Mid - Late April, 2023 **Reports to**:the Executive Director **Program**: The Permanent Supportive Housing sites at 7 Church St in Dartmouth and 5580...

  • Housing Case Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Alice House Full time

    **Housing Case Manager** **Alice House** Position: Housing Case Manager Reports to: Senior Manager, Service Delivery Salary Range: $48,000 - $66,000 **Summary** The primary functions of this position include: a) Case oversight for clients engaged in the Safe Housing Program. b) Economic Independence Program administration and client engagement; c)...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Metro Community Housing Association Full time

    **ABOUT US** **Metro Community Housing Association** is a non-profit, community-based agency that provides support to persons living with mental illness. MCHA operates residential settings throughout Halifax and Dartmouth under the umbrella of Department of Community Services and has grown to 15 locations following the opening of our newest home in 2021....

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Metro Community Housing Association Full time

    **ABOUT US** **Metro Community Housing Association** is a non-profit, community-based agency that provides support to persons living with mental illness. MCHA operates residential settings throughout Halifax and Dartmouth under the umbrella of Department of Community Services and has grown to 15 locations following the opening of our newest home in 2021....

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Metro Community Housing Association Full time

    **ABOUT US** **Metro Community Housing Association** is a non-profit, community-based agency that provides support to persons living with mental illness. MCHA operates residential settings throughout Halifax and Dartmouth under the umbrella of Department of Community Services and has grown to 15 locations following the opening of our newest home in 2021....

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Metro Community Housing Association Full time

    **ABOUT US** **Metro Community Housing Association** is a non-profit, community-based agency that provides support to persons living with mental illness. MCHA operates residential settings throughout Halifax and Dartmouth under the umbrella of Department of Community Services and has grown to 15 locations following the opening of our newest home in 2021....

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    4 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Metro Community Housing Association Full time

    **ABOUT US** **Metro Community Housing Association** is a non-profit, community-based agency that provides support to persons living with mental illness. MCHA operates residential settings throughout Halifax and Dartmouth under the umbrella of Department of Community Services and has grown to 15 locations following the opening of our newest home in 2021....