Outreach Worker

Eastern College; Halifax; Sur place; CAD 41 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

RRSP match

Employee Assistance Program

3 weeks' vacation

12 paid personal days

Health & Dental

Résumé du poste

Shelter Nova Scotia seeks an Outreach Worker to engage unsheltered individuals in Halifax, connect them with shelter and housing, and support stability. The role emphasizes compassionate service and community integration.

The team visits encampments and other locations to meet people where they are, offering immediate assistance and pathways to ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a relevant field with experience in human services, social services, healthcare, or related area.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• 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.
• 1 year working in shelter services, homelessness, supportive housing or similar environment is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Meet unsheltered individuals where they are (encampments, vehicles, wooded areas, etc.) and connect them to shelter and housing options.
• Address immediate needs and help clients identify goals and pursue them.
• Provide outreach to individuals, couples, and families and coordinate with shelters and services.

Connaissances

Social Sciences

Community outreach

Experience working with individuals

Client services

Working with families

Human Services

Social Work

Driving Licence

Formation

Degree in Social Sciences/Social Work/Human Services or Diploma

Description du poste

OUTREACH WORKER

Shelter Nova Scotia

Halifax, NS

JOB DETAILS

• Permanent


• 2 days ago

BENEFITS

• RRSP matchEmployee assistance program

SKILLS

Social SciencesCommunity outreachExperience working with individuals experiencing homelessnessClient servicesWorking with familiesHuman ServicesSocial WorkDriving Licence

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Ad: Full Time Outreach Worker

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 Program The Outreach Team meets people who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness where they are - connecting with them in encampments, vehicles, wooded areas, or other locations in the Halifax Regional Municipality. The Outreach Team works with individuals, couples, and families who are primarily living unsheltered. Their focus is to address immediate needs and help connect people to shelter and housing options. Their work is not just about moving people indoors — it’s about making sure no one is forgotten, and that people have opportunities to self-identify the goals they want to pursue.

Requirements

• 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


• A Valid Drivers License


• 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.


• 1 year working in shelter services, homelessness, supportive housing or a similar environment is considered an asset

Hours of Work

40 Hours per week per assigned schedule This is an awake position, staff are required to stay awake, alert, and vigilant at all times while on duty.

Salary

$30.87 per hour

Benefits

• 3 weeks' vacation


• 12 paid personal days


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Upon completion of probation

• Heath & Dental


• 2% RRSP Match

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.

Pay: $30.87 per hour