Community Support Worker jobs in Sydney, NS

*Please note: you must be able to work dayshifts and backshifts (8 am-8 pm and 8 pm-8 am), and have education or experience related to this field to apply*

Recent clients of the past two years are encouraged to continue their healing journey and apply at a later date.

We are a shelter for women and their children who experience abuse, violence, and/or homelessness.

We are currently looking to hire casual/relief workers to work on an on-call basis. Hours vary, as the shelter and crisis line are staffed 24/7. Most shifts are 8 am – 8 pm and 8 pm – 8 am.

As a unionized organisation, fulltime positions are only posted internally. Staff that are casual and wish to apply for fulltime positions with us are able to do so as the positions are posted internally.

Interested candidates should have excellent knowledge of the principles of Feminist Practice and should have an intersectional feminist approach from a trauma informed standpoint (or be willing to learn).

We are looking for candidates who possess a university degree (Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts and Community Studies, BA Major in Sociology, Psychology, or Gender and Women’s Studies), or other related programs with 3 years of experience.

Activities of a women's support worker can be varied, from being to first point of contact for a woman in crisis, to helping set up access to resources. Crisis Workers work with women in residence, and on the phone. A full job description is available at the interview, and training is provided.

All interested candidates should send a cover letter indicating interest and an updated resume which indicates all relevant training, education and volunteer work supporting their application via Indeed.

Cape Breton Transition House Association is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community and staff.

Unfortunately due to the high volume of emails and calls we receive, we are only able to follow up with applicants who are moving to the interview process. As our lines must stay open for emergency reasons, please do not call or visit our organisation, or contact us via social media, but communicate via Indeed as necessary. Thank you for your understanding.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you available to work from 8 am-8 pm?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• related work: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person