Casual Support Assistant - All Facilities

At Shelter Nova Scotia we provide places to stay and services to promote stability for marginalized individuals. You will contribute to a community without judgement with spaces and places for people to belong.

About the Facility

· two emergency shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness (Barry House & Metro Turning Point)

· an affordable, supportive apartment complex for individuals who have experienced homelessness (The Rebuilding)

· an affordable, supportive living environment dedicated to individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness and who have a long history of Alcohol Use Disorder (Herring Cove Apartments)

· two community residential facilities for individuals making the change from correctional facilities to community living (Nehiley House & Sir Sandford Fleming House)

Requirements

· Successful candidate must have post-secondary experience

· Favourable Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check will be required

· Must have Standard First Aid/CPR Level "C" or be willing to acquire within the first 6 months of employment.

Hours of Work

This is a casual position with no guarantee of hours. It is an expectation of casual staff to be able to work holidays and short notice shifts. Shifts may include daytime, evening, backshift, weekdays, weekends, and holidays. This is an awake position, staff are required to stay awake, alert, and vigilant at all times while on duty.

Salary

$21.39 + 4% vacation pay per cheque

Shelter Nova Scotia is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community without judgement. We value people for who they are, the uniqueness they bring and the opportunities to learn from our differences. We welcome applications from members of diverse communities.