07/19/2025
JOB POSTING:
SOCIAL WORKER
The Ally Centre of Cape Breton (formerly the AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton) is a harm-reduction, community based organization dedicated to creating supportive environments to reduce harm and promote health.
Recently the Ally Centre took on the role of providing support services to those who have been homeless for extended periods of time and are now housed in Pine Tree Park Pallet Village and Eleanor’s Court. We are seeking an experienced and empathetic Social Worker to provide services to this challenging population in a dynamic and supportive environment. The successful applicant will work 2.5 days per week at each housing facility.
Applicants should ideally have previous experience working with vulnerable / marginalized populations and practice from a position of social justice and harm reduction. The population the Ally Center serves are often referred to as marginalized, excluded or vulnerable. They are typically those people who have faced prolonged difficulties with all or some of the following: poverty, homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorder, social isolation, unemployment, and conflicts with the law.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
• Previous experience working in community based setting preferred
• Demonstrated ability to use a client-centered approach
• Familiarity with various evidence-based treatment approaches including Motivational Interviewing and behavioiur change counseling
• Demonstrated experience with group facilitation
• Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to assist clients with navigation of local community resources and agencies
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization
• Demonstrated comfort and skills working collaboratively with community partners
• Competencies in other languages an asset but not a requirement - Mi'kmaw preferred
• Excellent data keeping and record keeping skills
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
• 1.5 year full-time position; 70 hours bi-weekly
• Travel to various sites required
Compensation and Incentives
Depending on experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health and dental
This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those residing at Pine Tree Park Pallet Village and Eleanor’s Court. If you are passionate about helping others we encourage you to apply!
Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter no later than Friday, August 1st to christine.porter@bellaliant.com or allycentre.meg@gmail.com.
We thank everyone who takes the time to apply but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
