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Join Our Team as a Support Worker at Juniper House!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment? If so, Juniper House is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Support Workers in the field of Community and Social Services. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the well-being of women in need within our community.
About Juniper House
Located in the beautiful rural area of Yarmouth, NS, Juniper House is a women's shelter and social service agency committed to providing essential support and resources to those in need. Our mission is to empower women and help them navigate through challenging times with compassion and respect.
Job Overview
As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in assessing clients' needs, providing crisis intervention, and facilitating life skills workshops. This position offers flexible hours ranging from 6 to 48 hours per week, making it ideal for those seeking occasional employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Perform administrative tasks
- Implement life skills workshops
- Conduct housekeeping activities
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, candidates should possess the following:
- Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years
- Experience: Previous experience in community service organizations is an asset
- Language: Proficiency in English
- Work Setting: Experience in a women's shelter or social service agency is preferred
Required Certifications
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Personal Attributes
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Accurate and organized
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
- Team players with strong interpersonal awareness
- Flexible and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate good judgment and a client-focused approach
Work Conditions
This role may involve:
- Working under pressure in a physically demanding environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Fast-paced work conditions with attention to detail
Salary and Benefits
The hourly wage for this position ranges from $24.71 to $29.09, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits may be discussed during the hiring process.
Screening Questions
As part of the application process, candidates will be asked the following:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of women in our community, we encourage you to apply for the Support Worker position at Juniper House. Join us in our mission to provide compassionate support and empower those in need!
Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.