Full Time Support Worker At Barry House

Job Ad: Full TimeSupport Worker at Barry House

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.

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

$23.37 per hour (as per Collective Agreement)

Benefits

· 2 weeks’ vacation (84 hours)

· 8 paid personal days (96 hours)

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Upon completion of probation

· 2% RRSP Match

· Health & Dental

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.37 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call

Work Location: In person