Halifax Ns Department of opportunities social development Jobs – 76 Openings This Week

Community Inclusion Facilitator
Mosaic Community Homes —Dartmouth, NS
- $28.80–$31.22 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Psychology
- Paid time off
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Leasing Associate
Southwest Properties —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Commuter benefits
- Dental care
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Manager, Technical Publications and Product Training
GeoSpectrum Technologies, Inc —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Travel
- Paid time off
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Program Officer - Skills 2 SucSeed (S2S)
Society for Enterprise Education & Development (SEED) —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Social Work
- Wellness program
- Work from home
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4d
PowerUP Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator
YWCA Halifax —Halifax, NS
- $50,000–$52,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
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7d
CSEC Prevention & Education Coordinator
YWCA Halifax —Halifax, NS
- From $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Public speaking
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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10d
Experienced Retail Department Manager, General Merchandise - Northern Canada
Northern / NorthMart —Nova Scotia
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Relocation assistance
Experienced Retail Department Manager, Convenience - Northern Canada
Northern / NorthMart —Nova Scotia
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Relocation assistance
Mental Health and Addictions Clinician
YWCA Halifax —Spryfield, NS
- $80,000–$83,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
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7d
Director Labour and Employee Relations - Full-time
VON Canada —Halifax, NS
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Human resources
10h
Director Labour and Employee Relations - Full-time
VON Canada —Nova Scotia
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Human resources
10h
Senior Development Manager, Regional Philanthropy & Partnerships
Kids Help Phone —Bedford, NS
- $83,000–$94,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Employee assistance program
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7d
Customer Service Representative (CSR)
Fraserway RV —Bedford, NS
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Communication skills
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Program Manager, Housing Services (Central Region)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $7,858.44–$9,823.04 a month
- Overtime
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
9d
Major Gifts and Philanthropy
Autism Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
Youth Support Worker - IYS
YWCA Halifax —Spryfield, NS
- $50,000–$55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
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15h
Assistant Registrar, Awards
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- $72,430–$97,028 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Public speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
4d
Correctional Officer (Relief)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $30.76–$39.22 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's
13h
Assistant Registrar, Records & Graduation
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- $63,337–$84,730 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Word processing
- Databases
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
12h
Housing Support Worker - Waverley (Overnight)
YWCA Halifax —Halifax, NS
- From $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Community Inclusion Facilitator

Mosaic Community Homes -
Dartmouth, NS

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
$28.80–$31.22 an hour

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 home settings throughout Halifax and Dartmouth under the umbrella of Department of Opportunities & Social Development 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 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 SUMMARY

The Community Inclusion Facilitator supports participants with complex mental health and behaviour needs to reside in a community placement and meaningfully engage in their community. The role focuses on encouraging appropriate behaviours and developing skills to increase independence for participants in the community. The CIF works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the participant receives the appropriate supports for their specific needs. This role is responsible for effective and appropriate verbal and physical crisis interventions.

This is a unionized position.

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 and support as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma in Human Services OR post-secondary education in Psychology, Sociology, or other human services required
Minimum 1 year of experience supporting individuals with 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 and appropriate level of insurance required for transporting clients.

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 complete core competency training, recertification's, and other courses as required during course of employment

This position also qualifies for shift premiums for night and weekend shifts.

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!

Pay: $28.80-$31.22 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
On-site parking
Paid time off

Application question(s):

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

Licence/Certification:

Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) (preferred)
Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behavior Certificate (preferred)
Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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Community Inclusion Facilitator

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Program Officer - Skills 2 SucSeed (S2S)

PowerUP Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator

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Experienced Retail Department Manager, Convenience - Northern Canada

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Director Labour and Employee Relations - Full-time

Director Labour and Employee Relations - Full-time

Senior Development Manager, Regional Philanthropy & Partnerships

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Program Manager, Housing Services (Central Region)

Major Gifts and Philanthropy

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