- The North End Community Health Centre is committed to being an inclusive organization. To ensure our organization represents the diverse people and communities we serve, this position is designated for individuals who identify as African Nova Scotians, people of African Descent and/or for individuals that identify as Indigenous
Job Purpose:
The Personal Care Worker is a frontline role responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centered support to tenants within a 24/7 supportive housing environment.
This role combines direct care, mental health and substance use support, and operational leadership to ensure safe, consistent, and trauma-informed service delivery aligned with a Housing First and harm reduction framework.
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Delivering 'on - demand' supports and programs following a 'housing first' philosophy as part
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of a collaborative team.
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Following prescribed policies and procedures associated with the housing program.
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Supporting participants through a person-centered approach
The Personal Care Worker (PCW) will work with an interdisciplinary team to support participants of Brunswick Street - a supported housing program for senior to age in place with wrap-around supports. The interdisciplinary team provides 24/7 support to tenants around life skills and health and wellness to ensure participants can effectively manage their tenancy and lives.
Education and Experience:
Minimum 2+ years
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Mental health and substance use (mandatory)
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Harm reduction (mandatory)
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Emergency shelter and/or transitional housing settings (mandatory)
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Demonstrated ability to apply a trauma-informed approach
Assets:
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Formal education in social, health, addictions, human services or community work
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Lived/living experience related to the population served
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Cultural understanding and relevant training
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Diploma is an asset but not a requirement
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Lived and/or living experiences of homelessness, mental health and substance misuse an asset
Demonstrated experience working with individuals with complex health and social needs-
including substance use, chronic illness, cognitive decline, and social isolation, homelessness and/or barriers to stable housing
Click here for detailed job description: Personal Care Worker - DESIGNATED
