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Client Support Worker – Adsum House
Reports to: Shelter Director – Adsum House
Location: 2421 Brunswick Street, Halifax
Hours of Work: Saturday and Sunday, 7 AM – 3 PM
Rate of pay: This position is within the collective bargaining unit, CUPE Local 4291. Starting hourly rate is $29.73.
This position is designated; we are seeking candidates who are Indigenous, African Nova Scotian or Other Racially Visible Persons.
Under the day-to-day supervision of the Shelter Director, the Client Support Worker is responsible for assisting clients staying at the shelter with their basic day-to-day support needs. These include, but are not limited to providing information, referrals, advocacy, assisting clients to identify short- and long-term goals, assisting clients with safety planning and providing crisis intervention support as needed. The Client Support Worker assesses eligibility for shelter services, conducts all client intakes, discharges and related paperwork, answers and effectively responds to requests for service from the public in person and via the shelter’s crisis line and assists in the overall day-to-day operations of the shelter.
Please find the full job description below.
To apply, please forward your cover letter and resume to recruitment@adsumforwomen.org