New Job Halfway House Worker In Nova Scotia

halfway house worker
halfway house worker

halfway house worker

Company : The Governing Council of The Salvation Army
Salary : $15 an hour
Location : Nova Scotia

Full Description

Work Site Environment

  • Corrections

Work Setting

  • Half-way house

Tasks

  • Administrative and office activities
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

Supervision

  • 16-20 people

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Security and Safety

  • Enhanced reliability security clearance

Transportation/Travel Information

  • Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • Work under pressure

Weight Handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal Suitability

  • Client focus
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Maternity and parental benefits
  • Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)