Company: Nunatsiavut Government

Department: Health & Social Development

Position: Supportive Housing Worker

Term: Full Time, Temporary

Community: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL

Closing Date: August 05, 2026

Responsibilities

- Welcome all clients with kindness, respect and without judgment.
- Develop supportive relationships with residents through which they can realize their future housing, employment and lifestyle goals with the aim of achieving independence while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Offer clients support based on a harm reduction, recovery-based approach.
- Provide practical help and support to residents to ensure they:

- - - Maintain their personal health and hygiene including the eating of a healthy diet, shopping and cooking.
- Have sufficient budgeting skills to enable them to manage their own tenancy, helping them when necessary through mentoring &support.;
- Receive up to date information on community resources available to residents.
- Have the opportunity to get involved with local groups, and fulfill identified goals (e.g. voluntary work, employment, education, etc.)
- Are able to attend appointments connected with their health and well-being. This will involve occasionally accompanying residents to appointments and/or arranging transportation.
- Safely store medications and take as prescribed
- Know how to complete minor maintenance and repairs such as fix a leaky faucet, put up a shelf, paint, etc.

- Promote and encourage clients to maintain an optimum level of health, wellbeing and self-esteem
- Support clients with problem solving, compatibility, conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
- Develop effective working relationships with other agencies involved in resident’s care and support.
- Provide eviction prevention information/training to tenants and landlords.




- In consultation and collaboration with the Supportive Housing Case Manager provide the level and type of support that is required for each individual
- Work within a team, supporting colleagues and attending team meetings, recording and sharing information appropriately and confidentially.
- Be aware of organization’s values, policies & procedures current at any time and carry out duties accordingly.
- Undertake all core training required for this post and other training and professional development activities as required.

Qualifications

- A certificate or diploma in community studies, criminology, mental health/addictions, psychology or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Training in the following areas: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, ASIST, Intergenerational Trauma & Addictions, Recovery Model, Housing First Approach, and First Aid
- Clear Record of Conduct
- Ability to work effectively with those who face issues of homelessness, mental health problems and addictions
- Understanding of, and a commitment to, a relationship-based approach to work
- Good organization skills with the recognition that planned activities need to be flexible when working in a fast-paced environment.
- Be adaptable and flexible in order to respond to change and/or crisis.
- The ability to advocate for clients.
- Ability to work shift work and flexible hours.

Assets

- Bilingual in Inuktitut and English

Benefits

- 4% vacation pay with the option to accrue
- Paid sick leave

Department: Health & Social Development

Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL

Term: Temporary Full time

Closing Date: August 5, 2026

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to [email protected].

Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.

Interested in a Career?

If you have any questions about employment with the Nunatsiavut Government, you can always reach out to our Human Resources department at [email protected].

We look forward to speaking with you!

📌 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WORKER (Canada)
🏢 Nunatsiavut Kavamanga Government
📍 Canada