Support Worker - Kentville, NS BN E

Support Worker-Casual · Position Overview: · Start your career in social services with impact and purpose. Open Arms is looking to staff a team of caring and motivated Casual Support Workers to join our growing organization. If you have a background or understanding in Social Ser ...

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Support Worker-Casual

Position Overview:

Start your career in social services with impact and purpose. Open Arms is looking to staff a team of caring and motivated Casual Support Workers to join our growing organization. If you have a background or understanding in Social Services, Community Support, or Human Services, and want to support people in a supportive living context, this is a meaningful entry-level opportunity with room to grow.

Whether you're just starting out or bringing experience to the table, this is a chance to make a difference, learn from a supportive team, and build a career in the social services field.

The Support Worker - Casual Staff will be a member of the shelter team that delivers the Shelter as part of Open Arms Resource Center. The Shelter Program is a 24/7 service delivery model, which provides shelter, material supports, food supports, and housing securement support. The Program is a relational, supportive, community-based program. The Program is designed to support individuals facing homelessness in a variety of ways including social, emotional, educational, navigational, and occupational support.

This role has foundations in advocacy and an understanding of the intersections of oppression and their roles in the development, maintenance, and recurrence of homelessness. The candidate will support program outcomes and adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined by Open Arms.

Responsibilities:

• Create a safe and welcoming environment
• Facilitate meaningful daily activities
• Connect individuals with appropriate community supports
• Daily personal and apartment wellbeing checks
• Engage in verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Keep clear records of your work and follow Open Arms' policies
• Promote dignity, respect, and accountability in the supported living program
• Engage in daily tasks including client/guest engagement, programming, and cleaning

You'll also be part of our 24/7 supported living program team, helping adults successfully work toward and or maintain housing in the SLP. Your job is to support our clients in maintaining safe and healthy living environments for themselves and their neighbours with the SLP, and to work towards finding housing for those staying at shelter. In this role, you will:

Qualifications:

• Has understanding or experience working with vulnerable populations
• Studied Social Services, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field, an asset
• Is empathetic, resourceful, and calm under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and soft skills to communicate effectively with various clientele
• Wants to build a long-term career in community work or social services
• Is ready to learn and grow in a fast-paced, people-focused role

Compensation & Benefits:

• The rate of pay is $21 - $23/hour commensurate with experience. A $2/hour premium is offered for all night shifts.
• You will receive 3 weeks of paid vacation per year.
• After 3 months, you can join the group health benefit plan, with 50% of the premium paid by Open Arms.
• You will be part of a supportive team, with regular team meetings, collaborative work, and opportunities for professional development and training.

About Open Arms:

Open Arms is a dynamic and growing nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shelter, support, and community services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Rooted in Christian values, our mission is to create lasting, positive change by addressing the root causes of homelessness and fostering a supportive environment for those in need. We are committed to treating every individual with dignity and respect, recognizing the inherent worth and unique journey of each person.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Casual

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Training Opportunities:

Open Arms Resource Centre offers our employees paid training in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Mental Health First Aid, and Standard First Aid/CPR.

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person