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Social Services Worker (Day or Night Shift)Open Arms Resource Center • Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Social Services Worker (Day or Night Shift)

Social Services Worker (Day or Night Shift)

Open Arms Resource Center • Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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The Opportunity

Start your career in social services with impact and purpose. Open Arms is looking to staff a team of caring and motivated Social Services 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 youre 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.

What youll do

Responsibilities

Youll be part of our 24 / 7 supported living program team helping adults successfully maintain

housing. Your job is to support our clients in maintaining safe and healthy living environments

for themselves and their this role you will :

  • 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 deescalation
  • 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 engagement programming and cleaning

What youll need

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
  • A little bit about us

    Open Arms Resource Center

    Open Arms is a dynamic and growing nonprofit organization whose mission is to create lasting positive change by addressing the root causes of homelessness and fostering a supportive environment for those in need. Open Arms is committed to treating every individual with dignity and respect recognizing the inherent worth and unique journey of each person.

    Are you interested

    Work With Us

    We are hiring for Day and Night the application process you will be asked which position you want to apply for.

  • The rate of pay is $21 - $23 / hour commensurate with experience.
  • A $2 / hour premium is offered for all night shifts. Night shifts are scheduled from either 11pm-7am or 12am-8am.
  • 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.
  • Key Skills

    Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Hourly Salary Salary : 21 - 23

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