Reporting to the Manager of Finance and as part of the accounting team, the Accounting Assistant is responsible for general accounting for the North End Community Health Centre (NECHC), supporting the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision and values. The Accounting Assistant works collaboratively with third-party organizations, vendors, and colleagues to coordinate the day-to-day financial operations of NECHC.

Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma, or equivalent work experience in accounting or a related area required.
• Strong administrative experience and demonstrated computer proficiency required.
• Computer skills are essential, including Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel) at an intermediate level.
• Upper-intermediate to advanced Excel skills would be an asset.
• Experience with accounting software. History with Xero Accounting software would be an asset.
• Experience with accounts payable and credit card reconciliation 

Click here for detailed job description: Accounting Assistant

Housing First is a program of the North End Community Health Centre in Halifax. This program is funded both by the federal government under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy and the provincial government. All activities associated with Housing First will be managed by the manager of Housing First.

The Case Manager will provide ongoing support to individuals to exit homelessness as they secure and establish permanent housing. Working within the Case Management model, they will support these individuals in creating a personalized plan and goals. Case Managers will meet on a regular basis with the individuals on their caseload and provide the necessary supports for the participant to maintain housing stability and meet their personally developed goals.

Education and Experience:

• Human services and/or relevant post-secondary education (ie-psychology, social work) in a related field is preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working with people with lived experience. 
• 2 years of experience working with participants at risk.
• Have good communication, documentation and interpersonal skills.
• Have a good understanding of the principles of Housing First and Harm Reduction programming is considered an asset.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strength-based recovery plans grounded in Housing First and Harm Reduction principles, monitoring progress.
• Manage a caseload of 15-30 individuals, providing temporary case management support as needed.
• Provide support in Place Based and Scattered Site housing to ensure housing stability.
• Assist individuals in locating housing, viewing potential properties, and completing applications.
• Facilitate transportation for participants and attend appointments as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and ensure Housing First eligibility understanding.
• Advocate for participants, connect them to resources, and respond to crises promptly.
• Communicate effectively with service agencies, landlords, and the community.
• Support community-building events, attend team meetings, and maintain confidentiality.
• Represent the program professionally and adhere to Housing First guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members and agencies for optimal outcomes.
• Commit to organizational development and participate in internal initiatives.
• Ensure daily communication with the Manager and team, with flexibility to adapt as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Find the detailed job description here: Case Manager - Casual

The Community Nutritionist reports to the Manager of Allied Health – Primary Care as a member of the Community and Mental Health team. The Community Nutritionist is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the clinical nutrition program while supporting and overseeing the community-based component.

Clinical programming is provided in a primary care setting with an interdisciplinary health team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, dentistry, and other allied health professionals. The Community Nutritionist provides individual nutrition counselling services for clients of NECHC programming, including but not limited to chronic disease prevention and management, special diet letters, and resource navigation. The clinical component may also include the development and facilitation of group programming based on the needs of the community.

The Community Nutritionist will also play an active role in community programming. This includes oversight and collaboration with a Dietetic Aide in the management and delivery of a monthly produce program, a local food network, and various short-term grant-dependent food programs.

The Community Nutritionist works Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition with successful completion of Dietetic Internship Program, required.
• Licensed and in good standing with Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists, required
• 1-3 years working experience as a Registered Dietitian, healthcare setting preferred
• Strong knowledge of North End Halifax
• Understanding (or willing to learn) Afrocentric and/or Indigenous approaches to nutrition and food, required.
• Experience working with communities with historical and current trauma and oppression.

Professional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices in the field of nutrition, with an emphasis on the prevention and management of chronic disease.
• Understanding of health promotion, population health, and the determinants of health theory and practice.
• Familiarity with group facilitation, adult education, and motivational interviewing techniques.
• Commitment to working through a harm reduction lens.
• Demonstrated competence in electronic communication and Microsoft Office products.
• Commitment to contributing to a team environment that strives for inclusive practices.
• Reliable access to a vehicle is considered an asset but not required.

Self Declaration: In order to self-declare inclusion in equity groups please complete the self-declaration screening question as a part of your application or indicate it with your resume and cover letter.

Rest Assured your declaration of membership in any of these equity groups will remain confidential.

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Job Purpose:

The Family Practice Nurse provides primary health care services and focuses on health promotion, wellness, health education, and disease prevention in a community setting at the North End Community Health Centre. Reporting to the Manager of Primary Care, the Family Practice Nurse is part of a collaborative team of healthcare professionals that support individuals and communities in managing their own health. The Nurse will work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health clinicians, social workers, and dietitians to support the organization's mission, vision, and values. The Family Practice Nurse values diversity and proactively seeks ways to incorporate a collaborative community approach.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Nursing/ BScN or equivalent
• Family Practice Nursing Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses
• CPR certification, Nonviolent crisis intervention, or willingness to be trained upon employment.
• Community experience and knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization including trauma-informed and harm-reduction care.

Detailed Job Description: Registered Nurse

Position Summary:

Our first ground-breaking harm reduction, peer supported housing project, the Overlook houses up to 60 individuals who struggle with active and problematic drug and/or alcohol use, as well as have chronic health conditions, have lengthy experience with homelessness, and/or are actively engaged in sex work. Partnering with Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia (AHANS) (the landlord), we offer 24/7 on-site, on-demand harm reduction supports to tenants, as well as various housing and healthcare supports around life skills and social inclusion.

The Masters of Social Worker (MSW) is an integral member of the Overlook Supportive Housing program team, providing specialized services to tenants. While focused on Overlook tenants, this MSW will also work collaboratively with other supportive housing teams at NECHC to ensure all tenants have access to services. Reporting to the Managers with the Overlook, the Social Worker offers expert consultation and ethical guidance informed by advanced education and training. This includes conducting assessments, applying culturally responsive interventions, and integrating psychotherapeutic modalities tailored to the needs of diverse and marginalized populations.

Grounded in a structural social work approach, this MSW focuses on the dynamic relationship between individuals, their environments, and broader societal systems. Their practice supports the psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being of residents while addressing systemic injustices. Working with individuals who have complex needs, MSW collaborates closely within an interprofessional team and applies both established and emerging theoretical frameworks. A commitment to ongoing learning and skill development is essential to delivering effective, equity-focused care in this role.

Education and Experience:

• Completed a Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited University.
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW).
• 2+ years’ experience in community, primary health care and/or clinical social work required.
• Completed or willing to complete and regularly update knowledge in competency training and foundational courses regarding various specialized therapeutic modalities/interventions including, but not limited to CBT, DBT, ACT, narrative therapy and solution-focused therapy as required for specific client populations and disorders.
• Uphold provincial and national standards of practice and code of ethics.
• Practice is person-centered, trauma-informed, gender-affirming, strengths-based and rooted in queer theory, decolonization, anti-Black racism, social justice and harm reduction principles.
• Working knowledge of the DSM-V and mental health best practices.
• Experience in completing comprehensive biopsychosocial-cultural assessments, case planning and case presentations.
• Knowledge and experience of working with people who have complex needs and who are experiencing substance use, homelessness and/or poverty, criminalization.
• Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis and debrief supports to clients and staff as required.
• Knowledge and experience working with historically marginalized populations, including African Nova Scotian, Indigenous and 2STGD++ communities and providing culturally appropriate care and referrals.
• Completed (or willing to complete) GEI Foundations training and has experience in completing assessments and readiness letters to clients seeking gender-affirming care according to WPATH SoC v8 and MSI requirements.
• Knowledge of the issues faced by 2STGD++ populations and familiarity with local resources, including knowledge of effective sexual health and harm reduction combination approaches and recovery-oriented practice considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of adult education principles and group work/facilitation skills.
• Experience in navigating complex systems and community services and supports (e.g. Income Assistance, Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency, Provincial pharmacare programs, Probation/Parole).
• Knowledge and awareness of culturally appropriate resources, agencies and interventions.
• Understanding and knowledge of Afrocentric and Indigenous perspectives and approaches to social work.

Click here for detailed job description: Social Worker (MSW)

Job Purpose:

The NECHC’s Managed Alcohol Program (MAP) is a medical harm-reduction program that serves a caseload of individuals with severe alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the community. MAP aims to mitigate the health and social harms associated with AUD through alcohol prescription and scheduled delivery in the context of ongoing assessment and medical oversight, with attention to the social determinants of health.

The Map Support Worker will work with an interdisciplinary team to support community members enrolled in MAP who are experiencing social and physical harms associated with chronic alcohol use disorder and homelessness. Our team provides daily outreach services seven days a week, 365 days a year to MAP participants including individuals who are marginally housed and street involved. This service involves meeting clients where they are located, including in their homes, in housing support programs, on the street, in hotels and drop-in spaces. It also involves collaborating with existing community service providers, such as Shelter Nova Scotia, and other housing case managers across our community.

Education and Experience:

• 1-2 years’ experience working in a community setting with community members who use substances.
• Formal education in social or health fields, addictions or community work, or Human Services Diploma is an asset but not a requirement.
• Strong understanding of harm reduction principles and approaches, and social justice.
• Strong skills related to adaptability, time management, problem solving, judgement, communication, interpersonal relations, and healthy boundaries.
• Values diversity with commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to balance making ethical decisions in the moment, including the ability to relate this decision making to the program policies and procedures, and being collaborative in the team.
• Compassionate, non-judgmental approach to supporting clients whose needs and goals may be different than your own, creative thinking, ability to navigate a crisis situation, de-escalate, and/or pull in more support.

Click Here For Detailed Job Description: Harm Reduction Outreach Worker

Brunswick Street Supportive Housing project provides 24/7, wrap-around support to 38 tenants who are 50+ to age in place. A multidisciplinary team of social workers, nurses, occupational therapist, physical therapist and continuing care assistants ensure each tenant has a support plan that meets the physical health, mental health and social needs. In addition, the team has housing support workers 24/7 to support tenants to maintain their tenancy and access services

The Physiotherapist (PT) is part of the Brunswick Street and NECHC collaborative primary health teams. The PT will work collaboratively with a team of physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, dieticians, nurses, occupational therapists and non-health professional staff, they will also work alongside an additional 0.5 FTE clinic physiotherapist.

They will offer individual and if warranted, group physiotherapy to individuals who access one or more of the following services at the NECHC: NECHC primary clinic, MOSH, Brunswick Street, and Overlook. In addition to collaboration with staff and volunteers at the NECHC, collaboration with community agencies and systems (health, justice, and income assistance) will be required. Location of work largely at 2445 Brunswick

Street and NECHC primary care clinic (2131 Gottingen Street) with some need for home visits or visits to other community sites.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy or acceptable equivalent from a recognized school of Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy Registration and eligibility for membership in Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role that requires a broad scope of practice, multiple demands and teamwork.
• Experience working with NECHC’s priority populations including 2 Spirit, Gender Diverse and Transgender (2SGDT+), African Nova Scotian (ANS), and Indigenous communities.
• A comprehensive understanding of how racism, colonization and discrimination influences access to physical and mental health care, housing and appropriate support
• Experience in not for profits and health care setting preferred but not essential.
• Experience working in a collaborative practice setting.
• Experience working with people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and other social determinants of health issues an asset.
• Experience working in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Valid class 5 NS driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract and access to own reliable vehicle (not for client transportation) asset.

Click here for Detailed Job Description: Physiotherapist

The Personal Care Worker is a frontline role responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centered support to tenants within a 24/7 supportive housing environment.

This role combines direct care, mental health and substance use support, and operational leadership to ensure safe, consistent, and trauma-informed service delivery aligned with a Housing First and harm reduction framework.

• Delivering 'on - demand' supports and programs following a 'housing first' philosophy as part
• of a collaborative team.
• Following prescribed policies and procedures associated with the housing program.
• Supporting participants through a person-centered approach

The Personal Care Worker (PCW) will work with an interdisciplinary team to support participants of Brunswick Street - a supported housing program for senior to age in place with wrap-around supports. The interdisciplinary team provides 24/7 support to tenants around life skills and health and wellness to ensure participants can effectively manage their tenancy and lives.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 2+ years􀂷 experience in:
• Mental health and substance use (mandatory)
• Harm reduction (mandatory)
• Emergency shelter and/or transitional housing settings (mandatory)
• Demonstrated ability to apply a trauma-informed approach

Assets:

• Formal education in social, health, addictions, human services or community work
• Lived/living experience related to the population served
• Cultural understanding and relevant training
• Diploma is an asset but not a requirement
• Lived and/or living experiences of homelessness, mental health and substance misuse an asset
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with complex health and social needs􀂲
• including substance use, chronic illness, cognitive decline, and social isolation, homelessness and/or barriers to stable housing

Click here for detailed job description: Personal Care Worker

Job Purpose:

The Personal Care Worker is a frontline role responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centered support to tenants within a 24/7 supportive housing environment.

This role combines direct care, mental health and substance use support, and operational leadership to ensure safe, consistent, and trauma-informed service delivery aligned with a Housing First and harm reduction framework.

• Delivering 'on - demand' supports and programs following a 'housing first' philosophy as part
• of a collaborative team.
• Following prescribed policies and procedures associated with the housing program.
• Supporting participants through a person-centered approach

The Personal Care Worker (PCW) will work with an interdisciplinary team to support participants of Brunswick Street - a supported housing program for senior to age in place with wrap-around supports. The interdisciplinary team provides 24/7 support to tenants around life skills and health and wellness to ensure participants can effectively manage their tenancy and lives.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 2+ years􀂷 experience in:
• Mental health and substance use (mandatory)
• Harm reduction (mandatory)
• Emergency shelter and/or transitional housing settings (mandatory)
• Demonstrated ability to apply a trauma-informed approach

Assets:

• Formal education in social, health, addictions, human services or community work
• Lived/living experience related to the population served
• Cultural understanding and relevant training
• Diploma is an asset but not a requirement
• Lived and/or living experiences of homelessness, mental health and substance misuse an asset
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with complex health and social needs􀂲
• including substance use, chronic illness, cognitive decline, and social isolation, homelessness and/or barriers to stable housing

Click here for detailed job description: Personal Care Worker - DESIGNATED

Job Summary: 

Brunswick Street Supportive Housing project provides 24/7, wrap-around support to 38 tenants who are 50+ to age in place. A multidisciplinary team of social workers, nurses, occupational therapist, physical therapist and continuing care assistants ensure each tenant has a support plan that meets the physical health, mental health and social needs. In addition, the team has housing support workers 24/7 to support tenants in maintain their tenancies and accessing services.

The Peer Support Worker strives to connect with participants/tenants through shared experience in ways that strengthen hope, reduce power imbalances, and provide social support for those who may be experiencing challenges in their unique journeys. Peer support also aims to maximize independence, and potential and promote recovery. The Peer Support Worker will bring their lived experience and expertise to the work. The peer support worker will provide daily support, programming/groups, and mentoring to participants in various housing and community locations.

They will collaborate with participants to provide individualized and flexible support to engage and integrate them into the community and help facilitate their access to resources and support

Education and Experience:

• Experience with the mental health system.
• 1-2 years’ experience working in a community setting with community members who use substances, have mental health challenges, and/or other vulnerabilities.
• Has gone through the process of at least 24 months of recovery.
• The person can act ethically, demonstrate competence in effective communication and team building, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and in building relationships.
• Strong understanding of harm reduction principles and approaches
• Strong skills related to adaptability, time management, problem-solving, judgment, communication, interpersonal relations, and healthy boundaries.
• Values diversity with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Ability to observe boundaries, engage in appropriate emotional regulation, refrain from dual relationships with participants, maintain confidentiality, and engage in reasonable self-care strategies designed to reduce stress by balancing work/life responsibilities.
• Extensive knowledge of supports and services in the community, including formal and informal resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office and Outlook
• A valid Canadian driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle to transport clients is an asset.
• A satisfactory and current Vulnerable Sector Screening

Click here for Detailed Job Description: Peer Support Worker

The Personal Care Worker is a frontline role responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centered support to tenants within a 24/7 supportive housing environment.

This role combines direct care, mental health and substance use support, and operational leadership to ensure safe, consistent, and trauma-informed service delivery aligned with a Housing First and harm reduction framework.

• Delivering 'on - demand' supports and programs following a 'housing first' philosophy as part
• of a collaborative team.
• Following prescribed policies and procedures associated with the housing program.
• Supporting participants through a person-centered approach

The Personal Care Worker (PCW) will work with an interdisciplinary team to support participants of Brunswick Street - a supported housing program for senior to age in place with wrap-around supports. The interdisciplinary team provides 24/7 support to tenants around life skills and health and wellness to ensure participants can effectively manage their tenancy and lives.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 2+ years􀂷 experience in:
• Mental health and substance use (mandatory)
• Harm reduction (mandatory)
• Emergency shelter and/or transitional housing settings (mandatory)
• Demonstrated ability to apply a trauma-informed approach

Assets:

• Formal education in social, health, addictions, human services or community work
• Lived/living experience related to the population served
• Cultural understanding and relevant training
• Diploma is an asset but not a requirement
• Lived and/or living experiences of homelessness, mental health and substance misuse an asset
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with complex health and social needs􀂲
• including substance use, chronic illness, cognitive decline, and social isolation, homelessness and/or barriers to stable housing

Click here for detailed job description: Personal Care Worker

Job Purpose:

The Overlook is a harm reduction, supported housing project run in partnership between the North End Community Health Centre and the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia. The building hosts 65 tenants, offering 24/7 support by the Harm Reduction Housing Team, offering on-demand harm reduction support and safer supplies. There is an on-site nurse-led clinic, on-site Dispensary, peer- support, and harm reduction counselling. There are connections to our Harm Reduction Programs offered to support such as Safe Supply, and Managed Alcohol Program support workers. The Overlook team values diversity and proactively seeks ways to incorporate a collaborative community approach.

The Peer Support Worker strives to connect with participants/tenants through shared experience in ways that strengthen hope, reduce power imbalances, and provide social support for those who may be experiencing challenges in their unique journeys. Peer support also aims to maximize independence, and potential and promote recovery. The Peer Support Worker will bring their lived experience and expertise to the work. The peer support worker will provide daily support, programming/groups, and mentoring to participants in various housing and community locations. They will collaborate with participants to provide individualized and flexible support to engage and integrate them into the community and help facilitate their access to resources and support

Education and Experience:

• Experience with the mental health and substance use (alcohol and drugs) support systems and services.
• 1-2 years’ experience working in a community setting with community members who use substances, have mental health challenges, and/or other vulnerabilities.
• This position is open to Persons with Living/Lived Experiences with homelessness and substance use, and has gone through the process of at least 24 months of recovery.
• The person can act ethically, demonstrate competence in effective communication and team building, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and in building relationships.
• Strong understanding of harm reduction principles and approaches
• Strong skills related to adaptability, time management, problem-solving, judgment, communication, interpersonal relations, and healthy boundaries.
• Values diversity with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Ability to observe boundaries, engage in appropriate emotional regulation, refrain from dual relationships with participants, maintain confidentiality, and engage in reasonable self-care strategies designed to reduce stress by balancing work/life responsibilities.
• Extensive knowledge of supports and services in the community, including formal and informal resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle to transport clients is an asset.
• A satisfactory and current Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Click here for detailed job description: Peer Support Worker

Job Purpose:

Housing First is a program of the North End Community Health Centre in Halifax. This program is funded both by the federal government under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy and the provincial government. All activities associated with Housing First will be managed by the manager of Housing First.

The Case Manager will provide ongoing support to individuals to exit homelessness as they secure and establish permanent housing. Working within the Case Management model, they will support these individuals in creating a personalized plan and goals. Case Managers will meet on a regular basis with the individuals on their caseload and provide the necessary supports for the participant to maintain housing stability and meet their personally developed goals.

Education and Experience:

• Human services and/or relevant post-secondary education (ie-psychology, social work) in a related field is preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working with people with lived experience. 
• 2 years of experience working with participants at risk.
• Have good communication, documentation and interpersonal skills.
• Have a good understanding of the principles of Housing First and Harm Reduction programming is considered an asset.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strength-based recovery plans grounded in Housing First and Harm Reduction principles, monitoring progress.
• Manage a caseload of 15-30 individuals, providing temporary case management support as needed.
• Provide support in Place Based housing to ensure housing stability.
• Assist individuals in locating housing, viewing potential properties, and completing applications.
• Facilitate transportation for participants and attend appointments as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and ensure Housing First eligibility understanding.
• Advocate for participants, connect them to resources, and respond to crises promptly.
• Communicate effectively with service agencies, landlords, and the community.
• Support community-building events, attend team meetings, and maintain confidentiality.
• Represent the program professionally and adhere to Housing First guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members and agencies for optimal outcomes.
• Commit to organizational development and participate in internal initiatives.
• Ensure daily communication with the Manager and team, with flexibility to adapt as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Find the detailed job description here: Case Manager

Supportive Housing Worker are accountable for delivering services to tenants to support their health and well-being, as well as their tenancies, as residents of Brunswick Street, including:

• Delivering ‘on-demand’ supports and programs following a ‘housing first’ philosophy as part of a collaborative team.
• Following prescribed policies and procedures associated with the housing program.
• Supporting participants through a person-centered approach

Supportive Housing Worker will work with an interdisciplinary team to support participants of Brunswick Street – a supported housing program for senior to age in place with wrap-around supports. The interdisciplinary team provides 24/7 support to tenants around life skills and health and wellness to ensure participants can effectively manage their tenancy and lives.

Education and Experience:

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a community setting
• Formal education in social or health fields, addictions or community work, or Human Services Diploma are an asset but not a requirement
• Lived and/or living experiences of homelessness, mental health and substance misuse an asset
• Demonstrated experience working with populations impacted by substance use and mental health challenges, homelessness and/or barriers to stable housing. 

Professional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of harm reduction principles and the social determinants of health
• Strong understanding of the principles of housing first
• Commitment to anti-Black, anti-Indigenous racism and Trans inclusivity
• Trauma-informed approach to care and support
• Understanding of the current and historic North End Halifax community
• Strong skills related to adaptability, time management, problem solving, judgement, communication, interpersonal relations, and boundary management

In order to self-declare inclusion in equity groups please complete the self-declaration screening question as a part of your application or indicate in with your resume and cover letter. Your declaration of membership in any of these equity groups will remain confidential.

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The NECHC’s Property Management group is responsible for the maintenance and property management of the housing portfolio of the North End Community Health Centre. Reporting to the Property Manager, the Property Assistant is responsible for supporting our housing facilities, providing maintenance and other duties as required. The team values diversity and proactively seeks ways to incorporate a collaborative community approach to all that they do.

Education and Experience:

• 1-2 years’ experience working in a community setting with community members.
• Experience being a handy person is a requirement.
• Strong skills related to: adaptability, time management, problem solving, judgement, communication, interpersonal relations, and healthy boundaries.
• Compassionate, non-judgmental approach to supporting clients whose needs and goals may be different than your own, creative thinking, ability to navigate a crisis situation, de-escalate, and/or pull in more support.
• Valid driver’s license required, with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and clean driver's abstract.
• Access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Click Here for detailed Job Description: Housing Case Managers - Property

Harm Reduction Housing Workers are accountable for delivering harm reduction programs and services to tenants/participants to support their health and well-being as well as their tenancies as residents of the Overlook, including: •

• Delivering ‘on-demand’ harm reduction supports and programs following a ‘housing first’ philosophy as part of a collaborative team.
• Following prescribed policies and procedures associated with the housing program
• Supporting participants through a person-centered approach
• Attending to overdoses and administering naloxone

Harm Reduction Housing Workers work with an interdisciplinary team to support participants of the Overlook – a place-based harm reduction, peer supported housing program. Tenants at the Overlook experience social and physical harm associated with chronic alcohol use, problematic drug use, chronic health conditions and lengthy homelessness. The team provides ‘on-demand’ 24/7 harm reduction to tenants, as well as various housing supports around life skills and social inclusion to ensure participants effectively manage their tenancy

Education and Experience:

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a community setting with marginalized community members.
• Formal education in social or health fields, addictions or community work, or Human Services Diploma are an asset but not a requirement.
• Demonstrated experience working with populations impacted by substance use and mental health challenges, homelessness and/or barriers to stable housing. 

Click Here for Detailed Job Description: Harm Reduction Housing Worker

In order to self-declare inclusion in equity groups please complete the self-declaration screening question as a part of your application at nechc.easyapply.co or indicate in with your resume and cover letter. Your declaration of membership in any of these equity groups will remain confidential.