Social Worker - Barry House

Full Time Social Worker at Barry House

Start Date: ASAP

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

Barry House is a 17-bed emergency shelter serving individuals who identify as female or are gender diverse. Guests are 16 years of age and older. They could be people living with mental health concerns, disabilities, unemployment or under-employment, struggling with substance misuse, post traumatic stress, abandonment, rejection and poverty. Reporting to the House Manager, the Social Worker is responsible for promoting shelter diversion and shorter shelter stays and providing quality support and assistance to the guests. The Social Worker will have an exceptional understanding of the policies and procedures of Shelter Nova Scotia in order to model behavior that is in line with the mission, vision and values of the organization. The Social Worker will model non punitive, collaborative and social justice approaches.

Requirements

· Bachelor of Social Work and is registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.

· Two years' experience in the social services field. Experience in case management is an asset. Demonstrates and is committed to guest centered services, harm reduction models of care, anti-oppressive and trauma informed approaches for working with guests.

· Must hold current Standard Level "C" First Aid/CPR and be able to obtain Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry check. NVCI and ASIST an asset

Hours of Work

40 hours per week with combination of days, evenings, and weekends. This is an awake position, staff are required to stay awake, alert, and vigilant at all times while on duty.

Salary $30.69 per hour (as per Collective Agreement).

Deadline to apply: Friday, April 24th at 8:00am.

Benefits

· 2 weeks' vacation

· 8 paid personal days

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Upon completion of probation

· 2% RRSP Match

· Health & Dental

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.