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MOSH Registered Nurse – Casual

NECHC seeks a casual Registered Nurse for our Mobile Outreach Street Health (MOSH) team. The role involves providing nursing care and harm reduction services to homeless and marginalized individuals, at community sites and client homes.

Responsibilities include performing nursing assessments, delivering primary care, and managing wellness programs, all while working independently and in collaboration with the MOSH team and external partners.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in Nursing (Master’s preferred), have 3-5 years of related experience, and possess strong clinical and communication skills.

A valid driver’s license and CPR certification are required.

The role pays $36.96 – $43.54 per hour.

Apply with a CV and cover letter by April 29, 2024, at employment@nechc.com

For more details, visit the MOSH Registered Nurse – Casual job description: MOSH Registered Nurse – Casual

Harm Reduction Housing Worker (Casual) at The Overlook 

NECHC is hiring a Harm Reduction Housing Worker for the Overlook program. This role provides on-demand harm reduction support to tenants, helping maintain their health and tenancies.

Responsibilities include creating individual harm reduction plans, monitoring health and substance use, distributing harm reduction supplies, and managing emergency situations like overdoses.

Candidates should have two years of experience in community settings, working with marginalized groups. While a background in social or health sciences, addictions, community work, or a Human Services Diploma is beneficial, it is not mandatory.

A deep understanding of harm reduction principles and social determinants of health is crucial.

Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter to employment@nechc.com

For a full job description, please click here: Casual – Harm Reduction Housing Worker

Case Manager at NECHC’s Housing First Program (DESIGNATED)

NECHC is committed to being an inclusive organization. To ensure our organization represents the diverse people and communities we serve, this position is designated for individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian and/or people of African Descent.

The Case Manager is a crucial role in the Housing First program at the NECHC. This position involves providing ongoing support to individuals to exit homelessness as they secure and establish permanent housing.

Working within the Case Management model, you will support these individuals in creating a personalized plan and goals.

Key responsibilities include maintaining or developing with the individual a recovery plan that is strength-based and grounded in the principles of Housing First and Harm Reduction, working with a caseload of 15-30 individuals depending on acuity levels, and providing support to individuals in their home and community to ensure housing stability.

The successful candidate will have human services and/or relevant post-secondary education (i.e., psychology, social work) in a related field is preferred and/or equivalent work experience, experience working with people with lived experience, and 2 years of experience working with participants at risk.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to employment@nechc.com by April 18th, 2024.

For a full job description, please click here: Case Manager – Housing First – DESIGNATED

Case Manager – at NECHC’s Housing First Program

The Case Manager is a crucial role in the Housing First program at the NECHC. This position involves providing ongoing support to individuals to exit homelessness as they secure and establish permanent housing.

Key responsibilities include developing a recovery plan with the individual, working with a caseload of 15-30 individuals, providing support to individuals in their home and community, locating housing for individuals exiting homelessness, and maintaining relevant, timely, and accurate documentation of all participant work.

The successful candidate will have human services and/or relevant post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent work experience, experience working with people with lived experience, and 2 years of experience working with participants at risk.

A strong understanding of systemic issues of homelessness and the principles of Housing First and Harm Reduction is essential.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to employment@nechc.com by April 18th, 2024.

For a full job description, please click here: Case Manager – Housing First

*Please note that a vulnerable sector criminal record check is required for all NECHC employees working directly with clients, participants, and patients.