Social Worker – Shelter Services

Shelter Nova Scotia

City or region
Halifax Nova Scotia

Qualifications

• Monitor to ensure guests are provided with effective service
• Ensure Shelter Nova Scotia’s mission, vision and values are modeled
• Demonstrate commitment to ethical behavior that promotes quality guest service and professional interactions with colleagues, guests and community partners
• Ensure the facility specific Operating Policies and Procedures are adhered to
• Ability to remain awake, alert, and vigilant at all times while on duty
• Identify and advocate for individuals experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness, and refer to community programs as appropriate;
• Knowledge of the structure and organization of the Department of Community Services and applicable legislation and policies (Employment Support and Income Assistance)
• Develops, maintains, and strengthens relationships with guests, stakeholders and community partners to achieve goals and influence outcomes; Be knowledgeable about the impact of poverty and homelessness
• Knowledge of and adherence to NSCSW Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• Accurately and professionally document notes relating to guest interactions and keep other team members up to date on guest issues;
• Perform First Aid and/or CPR when required
• Maintains guest privacy by sharing information only on a need to know basis. Protects the confidential information of the guests, clients, residents and tenants;
• The social worker has excellent crisis assessment and intervention skills. Addresses and resolves crisis, conflicts or sensitive situations in a positive and open manner, per established policies and procedures
• Engage regularly and respectfully with guests and respond to queries and requests in a timely respectful manner;
• Participate in meal preparation, presentation and clean up
• Perform the On Call function as required

Application deadline
September 24, 2026

Wage/salary
30.69 per hour

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