nova scotia community support worker Jobs – 85 Openings This Week

Mental Health Support Worker (Complex Care Department)
Mosaic Community Homes —Cole Harbour, NS
- $26.02 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Psychology
- Flexible schedule
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community service worker
Liberty Lodge Inc —Berwick, NS
- $25.04 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- Administrative experience
- Dental care
- Vision care
Health Care Social Worker (Bachelors) - Recovery Support Services
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Amherst, NS
- $34.80–$48.53 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Health Care Social Worker B (Bachelors) - Newcomer Health Clinic
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Halifax, NS
- $36.58–$48.53 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Weekend Evening Worker, Phoenix Youth Shelter
Phoenix Youth —Halifax, NS
- $51,207 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor's
- Employee assistance program
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Health Care Social Worker (Masters)
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Dartmouth, NS
- $35.83–$55.49 an hour
- Master's degree
- Social Work
- Communication skills
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Disability Support Worker - Part Time
MacLean Family —Truro, NS
- $18–$19 an hour
- Full-time
- Caregiving
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Paid sick leave
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2 Disability Support Workers (1 shifts/week and backup)
Andrew Jantzen —Halifax, NS
- $22 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
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Key Worker - Phoenix Youth Shelter
Phoenix Youth —Halifax, NS
- $49,779 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance program
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Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Mood Disorders
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Halifax, NS
- $40.17–$54.14 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Youth Care Worker (Casual)
HomeBridge Youth Society —Dartmouth, NS
- From $23.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
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House Staff (Youth Worker) - Casual
Portal Youth Outreach Association —Middleton, NS
- $22 an hour
- Evening shift
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Psychology
- Mileage reimbursement
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Relief Worker - Phoenix Youth Shelter, Phoenix House, Phoenix Centre for Youth
Phoenix Youth —Halifax, NS
- $24.25–$25.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Psychology
- Employee assistance program
Key Worker - Phoenix Youth Shelter & Phoenix House
Phoenix Youth Programs —Halifax, NS
- $49,779 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Mi'kmaq/L'nu Student Support Worker - Barrington/Shelburne Schools - Permanent 2025 (88780)(2)
Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) —Shelburne, NS
- High school diploma or GED
- Social Work
- Communication skills
House Staff (Youth Worker) - Full Time
Portal Youth Outreach Association —Kentville, NS
- $22 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Psychology
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Casual Youth Care Worker
HomeBridge Youth Society —Dartmouth, NS
- $21 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
- Employee assistance program
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Caregiver / Personal Support Worker (PSW) / Home Support Worker
Remember When HealthCare —Digby, NS
- $17.50–$20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
- Bachelor's
- Flexible schedule
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Caregiver / Personal Support Worker (PSW) / Home Support Worker
Remember When HealthCare —New Minas, NS
- $17.50–$20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
- Bachelor's
- Flexible schedule
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Community Support Worker
Liberty Lodge —Berwick, NS
- $24–$27 an hour
- Part-time
- Caregiving
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Mileage reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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Mental Health Support Worker (Complex Care Department)

Mosaic Community Homes -
Cole Harbour, NS

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Job details

Casual
$26.02 an hour
7 days ago

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Food Handler Certification
Post-secondary education
First Aid Certification
Psychology
Human Services
Social Work
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

ABOUT US

Mosaic Community Homes is a non-profit, community-based agency that provides support to persons living with mental illness. Mosaic operates residential settings throughout Halifax and Dartmouth under the umbrella of Department of Community Services and has grown to 17 locations following the opening of our newest home in 2025. Established in 1974, Mosaic manages small option homes, group homes, complex care homes, a community transition house, and residential care facility. We also offer supported apartment services to those participants living independently.

WHY Mosaic?

We hire and support amazing people. Mosaic Community Homes promotes an environment that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive of diversity. Our agency offers a rewarding career in the human services field, where employees can develop meaningful relationships with participants and make a positive impact in their daily lives.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are hiring multiple Complex Care Casual Support Workers to join our two homes in Dartmouth. The Complex Care Casuals will support participants who have multifaceted mental health and behaviour needs. This role is responsible for effective and appropriate verbal and physical crisis interventions. Our work schedule operates on a 24/7 basis; staff in these homes work mainly 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and overnight awake shifts. If you are someone who maintains resiliency during challenging times, you might be the right fit for our team.

We rely on our casual support staff to fill-in for shifts when our regular staff are unavailable. Although not guaranteed a minimum number of hours, there are typically ample shifts available since both homes are triple staffed. Casuals can accept or decline shifts based on their availability and are contacted in advance and on short notice. We are seeking casuals who are available to promptly complete training and work a minimum of 1-2 shifts per month. Our casuals are also eligible to apply for internal employment opportunities for which they’re qualified, including part-time or full-time unionized positions. These positions receive a higher rate of pay, as well as shift premiums and other Collective Agreement benefits.

Areas of Responsibility:

· Participant’s emotional and physical wellbeing

· Team support and safety

· Implementation of programming and behaviour plans

· Facilitation of community access and meaningful community activities

· Collaboration with support professionals

· Encouraging family/other support network involvement

· Verbal and physical crisis intervention, including physical containments

· Medication management

· Providing personal care as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma in Human Services OR post-secondary education in Psychology, Sociology, or other human services required
Minimum 6 months-experience supporting individuals with disabilities and long-term mental health concerns required
Proficient and evolving subject matter expertise supporting individuals with disabilities and long-term mental health concerns
Demonstrated ability to support individuals using a trauma-informed, humanistic approach
Must be willing and able to follow through on a certified physical crisis intervention model
Must be able to work a rotational schedule, with awake overnight shifts
Must successfully complete mandatory training, including physical containment training, as a condition of employment.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Additional Assets:

Experience supporting persons with Borderline Personality Disorder and/or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Demonstrated experience collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrated experience implementing support plans
Demonstrated experience facilitating community inclusion
Access to a reliable vehicle and the appropriate level of insurance for transporting participants

Personal Attributes:

· Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal

· Well developed de-escalation strategies

· Compassionate, supportive, and empathetic

· Critical thinker, reflective, and calm under pressure

· Assertive self-starter with effective coping skills

· Ability to adapt to participant needs, with solution focused problem-solving

· Resilient when immersed in highly charged environments and subjected to targeted behaviors

· Views constructive feedback as an opportunity to learn and grow

· Understands and implements direction and instruction, including specific behaviour modification approaches

· Willingness to change their approach rather than change the participant

· Understanding that behaviours can get worse before they get better

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

· Clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

· Standard First Aid/CPR certification (Level C)

· Food Handlers training

· Ability to promptly complete ‘Phase 1’ complex care training, including in-person and online sessions with external trainers

· Ability to complete core competency training, recertifications, and other courses as required during course of employment

The rate for this position is $26.02/hour, plus 4% vacation pay.

We appreciate your interest in Mosaic Community Homes. Only those candidates selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted. We are happy to make an offer of employment after a positive interview! (Any offer made at that time is conditional on receiving satisfactory references, clear criminal record check. etc.). We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $26.02 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Flexible schedule

Application question(s):

Are you able to work in the Dartmouth/Cole Harbor area?

Licence/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) (preferred)
Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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