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Shelter Nova Scotia

Support Worker

Halifax, NS, Canada

$24.55- $24.87 per hour (as per Collective Agreement) · Full-time

Within 25 km of Halifax · About 0.5 km from the city centre

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Pay: $24.55- $24.87 per hour (as per Collective Agreement)
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 18, 2026
Posted: Oct 19, 2026

Original job description

Full Time Support Worker - Shelter Services
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.
Metro Turning Point is a harm reduction, 30-bed emergency shelter for individuals who identify as male. For those who stay with us, we provide a locker, 2-3 meals daily, access to a refrigerator, phone and laundry, personal care & comfort items, and assistance in securing independent housing.
Requirements
Successful candidate must have post-secondary experience
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.
Hours of Work
72 to 96 hours biweekly. Working 12-hour shifts on a scheduled rotation including days, nights, and weekends. Salary will be averaged to 84 hours biweekly.
This is an awake position, staff are required to stay awake, alert, and vigilant at all times while on duty.
Salary
$24.55- $24.87 per hour (as per Collective Agreement)
Deadline to apply: Monday November 2nd 2026 at 8:00am.
Please apply directly on our website
https://shelternovascotiacareers.applytojobs.ca/
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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Responsibilities

Support guests at emergency shelters by contributing to a welcoming, non-judgmental community and helping promote stability. Provide practical assistance and access to shelter resources, including meals, personal care items, laundry, and support in securing independent housing.

Requirements

Post-secondary experience is required, along with a favourable Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. Candidates must have Standard First Aid/CPR Level C or be willing to obtain it within the first six months of employment.

Skills

Harm Reduction
Shelter Support
Crisis Support
Community Support
Housing Assistance
Mental Health Support
Substance Misuse Support
Standard First Aid
CPR
Awareness and Vigilance

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Keywords

Emergency Shelter
Shelter Services
Harm Reduction
Marginalized Individuals
Community Support
Mental Health
Disabilities
Substance Misuse
Post-Traumatic Stress
Poverty
Independent Housing
Personal Care
Laundry Services
Standard First Aid
CPR Level C
Criminal Record Check
Child Abuse Registry Check
Awake Shift
Rotating Shifts
Overnight Shifts
Weekend Shifts

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