Overview
Social Worker, Housing Jobs in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada at VenorTalent
Position: Social Worker, Permanent Housing
Adsum for Women & Children seeks to lead change to end homelessness through housing, services andadvocacy. The organization provides emergency shelter, permanent housing, services, and supports for women, families, and genderdiversepersons who experience homelessness or housing insecurity. Adsum believes that everyone has the right to a safe and secure home. Adsum has a staff team of more than 160 people.
They provide a variety of services, some available on a 24/7/365 basis.
Adsum operates two emergency shelters, three permanent multi-units housing sites, family condominium units, and several rental properties throughout HRM. Adsum’s housing support team offers outreach support and diversion services from locations throughout HRM.
The Opportunity
Venor is proud to partner with Adsum in their search for a dedicatedSocial Worker, Permanent Housingto join their team. Reporting to the Program Manager, you will provide supportive counseling and case management services to individuals and families living at Adsum’s permanent housing locations. As the Social Worker, you will act as an advocate for Adsum clients with outside service providers and assist with system navigation.
You will play an important role in operating a community drop-in for unhoused or precariously housed community members and will provide support and referrals as necessary to drop-in clients.
In this role, you will monitor and support tenants’ housing stability, providing crisis intervention and one-on-oneadvocacyto address their unique needs. You will assist tenants in accessing essential services, and provide intake and assessment services to ensure they receive the necessary support. Collaborating closely with housing team members, you will participate in internal committees, projects, and activities, demonstrating your commitment to the development of the Association.
You will develop, implement, and evaluate both short- and long-term programs for tenants, recommending the implementation of programs on their behalf. Additionally, you will create programs in response to identified needs within the communities at each housing site, promoting community-building and evaluating approved programs. Your role also involves fostering and developing community partnerships, as well as collaborating with community organizations to integrate a gender-based analysis and address issues pertaining to women, families, and gender-diversepersons in project proposals.
Furthermore, you will contribute to the support and learning plans of social work practicum students and social service students.
Your responsibilities will include liaising with other agencies, participating in both internal and community committees, as well as transporting and accompanying clients to external appointments and meetings as needed. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records and compiling data to evaluate the effectiveness of Adsum’s housing and community services. Your commitment to the organization will involve participating in internal projects and committees, as well as handling on-call duties as needed.
About You
As the ideal candidate, you are dedicated to social justice and hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work. With at least three years of experience in the social service field, you are proficient in case management and supportive counseling, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you ser…
Title: Social Worker, Housing
Company: VenorTalent
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Category: Social Work, Non-Profit & Social Impact
