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SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WORKER

@ Nunatsiavut Government

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Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Full-time
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Overview

Nunatsiavut Government is hiring a full-time Supportive Housing Worker in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL, under its Health & Social Development department. The role supports residents with housing, health, budgeting, and community goals while promoting independence. The posting lists a casual term and shift work with flexible hours.

Responsibilities:

  • Support residents with health, hygiene, budgeting, and tenancy
  • Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution
  • Coordinate with agencies and community resources
  • Provide eviction prevention information and training
  • Work within a team and keep confidential records

Requirements summary:

  • Certificate or diploma in community studies, criminology, mental health/addictions, or psychology
  • Training in NVCI, ASIST, Recovery Model, Housing First, First Aid
  • Clear record of conduct
  • Ability to work shift work and flexible hours
  • Bilingual in Inuktitut and English is an asset
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Employer posting date
2026-11-09
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: minimal
Work settingClient sites, Home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish, Inuktitut
Licences & certificationsFirst Aid
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyCommunity studies, Criminology, Mental health/addictions, Psychology
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off

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Job description

Responsibilities

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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

Department: Health & Social Development

Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL

Term: Casual

Closing Date: November 23, 2026

How To Apply

Please submit your resume to [email protected]

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

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