Live-In Community Liaison

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Title: Live-in Community Liaison – Mount Hope Village
Department: Housing and Properties
Reports to: Manager of Properties Services and Asset Management

Status: Permanent, Non-Management, Live-In; 40 hours/week (may include evenings and weekends). Rotational weekly on-call across YWCA Halifax properties

Location: Dartmouth, NS

YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse people.

Why work for the YWCA

Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

Why YOU should apply

Even if you don’t have all the requirements listed in this position, you may be the right candidate. If you are a natural leader with a strong attention to detail and a passion for social justice and gender equity, we want to hear from you. Take a chance and apply. Tell us how you can make a difference through your YWCA.

Position Overview:

The Live-In Community Liaison fosters a safe, supportive, and welcoming community at Mount Hope Village. The emphasis is care and community building—not clinical or extensive care.

Compensation & Housing:

• Unfurnished two-bedroom townhouse provided as taxable housing benefit valued at $1,075/month. Heat, electricity, Wi-Fi, laundry, and parking included.
• Salary: Calculated based on housing benefit and required work hours.
• Full-time schedule: 40 hours per week, with flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Essential Duties of Position:

• Serve as the community liaison for any tenant issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Be a role model for positive tenant living and promote self-sufficiency among residents.
• Ensure community safety through proactive engagement and adherence to safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively from a trauma-informed approach and human-centered framework.
• Build a positive, inclusive living environment and maintain compliance with community covenants.
• Coordinate activities and encourage participation in communal programs.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance; coordinate licensed inspections.
• Maintain common areas and grounds, including lawn care and snow removal.
• Show units and conduct move-in/move-out inspections.
• Identify and report building risks; complete incident reports; support emergency response and after-hours requests within the on-call rotation.
• Maintain logs and written/verbal communications related to maintenance, incidents, and resident needs; collaborate with Facilities and program teams; attend staff meetings and required training.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ability to assess maintenance issues and coordinate repairs with the Facilities team/contractors.
• Certifications: First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI).
• Screening: Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector + Child Abuse Registry.
• Proven discretion/confidentiality and strong professional boundaries.
• Alignment with YWCA Halifax’s mission, vision and values including an understanding of and commitment to intersectional feminism.
• Physical ability to perform cleaning/grounds tasks and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, disAbility, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

If interested, please send your cover letter and resume in one document to humanresources@ywcahalifax.com

Subject Line: Live-in Community Liaison

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week

Application question(s):

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Work Location: In person