Emergency Shelter Support Worker
Job in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listed on 2026-10-21
Listing for:
The Salvation Army International
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-21
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Crisis Counselor, Community Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Support residents at Halifax Centre of Hope using trauma-informed care, crisis response, and strong documentation skills. Work includes weekends and evenings.
The Salvation Army seeks a Residential Support Worker for its Emergency Men’s Shelter program. You will provide person-centered resident support while promoting safety, dignity, choice, empowerment, and housing stability. The role supports daily shelter operations within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:- Support admissions, daily living needs, medication distribution, and referrals
- Monitor building access and conduct security checks
- Respond to emergencies, crises, conflicts, and behavioral concerns
- Complete confidential documentation, reports, statistics, and shift communications
- Maintain clean, safe, welcoming spaces and report maintenance concerns
- Human Services, Social Services, or related education preferred
- One to three years’ related community-based experience preferred
- Knowledge of homelessness, mental health, addictions, and harm reduction
- Strong communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
Bring trauma-informed support, crisis intervention, and accurate documentation to residents at The Salvation Army’s Halifax shelter.
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