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

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:

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.

Click here for Detailed Job Description: Supportive Housing Worker

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

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

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 - Casual

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.