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Drop-in Support Worker- 6 month Term Opportunity
Shelter Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS
$34 an hour
Permanent
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$34 an hour
Permanent
Weekends as needed
Halifax, NS

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Drop-in Support Worker- 6 month Term Opportunity

About the Opportunity

Shelter Nova Scotia is offering employment for a 6 month project to expand our walk- in service at The Hub, located at 101-5506 Cunard Street, to 5 days of service per week. The project will run with an emphasis on collecting data on client needs, program usage and trends for the purpose of informing the business case to expand The Hub program permanently.

This is a 6 month term opportunity

About the Facility

The Hub supports people who are experiencing homelessness through a connection to Coordinated Access System (CAS), support with housing applications, and provides food, clothing, shower, and laundry access (laundry and shower are intended for those who sleep outside). It also serves as a space to build connection and belonging among those who are housed but experiencing isolation and loneliness. The Hub also administers a fund to disperse to people in need of non-recurring prevention and diversion funds.

Compensation: $34 an hour + 4% vacation pay.

Requirements

  • Post secondary experience or degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Human Services or a Diploma from a recognized educational institution with relevant experience such as human services, social services, healthcare, or a combination of education and experience is required
  • Certification in the following or the ability to obtain: Standard First Aid/CPR Level “C”; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS); Safe Food Handlers certification
  • Successfully obtain Child Abuse Registry check and/or Government of Canada Personnel Screening or Criminal Record Check

Hours of Work

40 hours per week, includes days, evenings, weekends.

Tentative schedule- Sun/Mon 09:00-17:00 and Tues/Wed/Thurs 12:30-20:30

Deadline to apply: Thursday October 8th 2026 at 8:00am.

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.

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