June 5, 2008:

We are seeking a Household Coordinator for a 12-month term.

Please review the Job Posting and submit your resume to the Hiring Committee @ Adsum for Women & Children, 2421 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS B3K 2Z4 Fax: (902) 423-9336 / Email: adsum@adsumforwomen.org

 

Adsum House and Adsum Centre always welcome applications from qualified applicants for relief work as Casual Employees. 

Under the day-to-day supervision of the Social Work Co-ordinator, the Client Support Officer is responsible for all client intakes and discharges; seeking providing information, support and other services to youth, women and their children.  The Client Support Officer is also responsible for maintaining client files including an electronic database; gathering and recording other statistical information as required; assisting clients to identify short- and long-term goals; dealing effectively with requests for services from the public as well as accepting donations; and assisting in the day-to-day operation of the shelter.

Typical duties:

• Provides information, support and other services to youth, women and their children requiring emergency and short-term shelter
• Develops and maintains community liaisons and carries out networking
• Prepares reports and maintains statistical information
• Assists in the delivery of client activites
• Assists in the day-to-day operation of the shelter
• Performs other duties as required

Must be able to:

• Work independently and as a member of a team
• Deal effectively with difficult situations in an objective manner
• Ensure and respect confidentiality of the Association
• Maintain client confidentiality and respect client privacy
• Comply with all policies of Adsum for Women & Children

Terms and conditions:

• Availability on short notice is essential. 
• Vacation is 3 weeks a year.  Employees start to accrue vacation immediately upon employment at Adsum.
• Medical and health care benefits are available through a group insurance plan.

Please send current resume and cover letter to: 

Hiring Committee, Adsum for Women & Children

2421 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS B3K 2Z4

Fax: (902) 423-9336 / Email: adsum@adsumforwomen.org

 

 

 

 

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