A Roof Over Your Head Society is a non-profit organization serving Antigonish and Guysborough. Advocating for people experiencing homelessness or precariously housed, the Housing Support Worker (HSW) will work to support individuals in need of assistance in obtaining safe and affordable housing.

Position Details

Reporting to the Lead Housing Support Worker and AROYH Board of Directors, the HSW will work approximately 24-30 hours per week for a term of three months beginning in January until March 31st 2023, with compensation to be considered based on education and experience. A university degree or college diploma in a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience is required. The candidate willhave a respectful and non-judgemental attitude, be knowledgeable and/or willing to learn about the impact of poverty and homelessness and have an interest in working with diverse social groups, non-profit organizations, and marginalized individuals and families.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Using excellent professional written and verbal communication skills to connect to and develop relationships with clients, Board members, community partners, government agencies, and other organizations and/or businesses in the community.
• Advocating for individuals experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness, and referring them to community programs as appropriate.
• Maintaining awareness of local community resources and assisting client in connecting with appropriate resources.
• Conducting client interviews while professionally recording information on intake forms and documenting all interactions, while protecting confidential information.
• Preparing and delivering reports to funding bodies, the AROYH Board, and as applicable.
• Knowledge of (or willingness to learn about) the Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Act, and ability to support and/or represent clients at hearings.

Other necessary aptitudes and abilities include but are not limited to:

• strong teamwork, interpersonal and organizational skills
• ability to work independently
• negotiation skills
• leadership skills
• self-motivation and time management
• problem-solving skills
• the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• networking skills
• a valid Nova Scotia driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

We welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the Board of Directors.

Applications will be accepted until December 19th, 2022

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Salary: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location

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