Support residents at Halifax Centre of Hope using trauma-informed care, crisis response, and solid documentation skills. Work includes weekends and evenings.
The Salvation Army seeks a Residential Support Worker for its Emergency Men’s Shelter program. You will provide person-centered resident support while promoting safety, dignity, choice, empowerment, and housing stability. The role supports daily shelter operations within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities: Support admissions, daily living needs, medication distribution, and referrals
Monitor building access and conduct security checks
Respond to emergencies, crises, conflicts, and behavioral concerns
Complete confidential documentation, reports, statistics, and shift communications
Maintain clean, safe,



welcoming spaces and report maintenance concerns
Requirements: Human Services, Social Services, or related education preferred
One to three years’ related community-based experience preferred
Knowledge of homelessness, mental health, addictions, and harm reduction
Strong communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
Bring trauma-informed support, crisis intervention, and accurate documentation to residents at The Salvation Army’s Halifax shelter.

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📌 Emergency Shelter Support Worker (Nova Scotia)
🏢 The Salvation Army International
📍 Nova Scotia