Men’s Emergency Shelter
Shelter Support Worker - Weekends
Part-Time, 1 Year Contract
1 Position
Wage: $24.13 Per Hour
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Posting No. MS0673
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Shelter Support Worker will work as part of a team to provide practical support and advocacy to service users from a client-centered, trauma informed, harm reduction and anti-racist, anti-oppressive perspective.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Monitor and interact with residents on all shifts, acting as part of the case management team and participating in the development and implementation of individualized case plans
· Maintain security of residents and buildings on all shifts
· Perform essential residential functions, e.g., intake, documentation and records and reporting
· Communicate with members of the case management team on issues regarding residents stays
· Process information, both written and by computer
· Communicate with manager, team and a variety of community resources
· Work with, and provide direction to, volunteers and students, providing support and instruction to ensure policies and procedures are followed
· Work safely, identify any health and safety concerns and report to management, and follow Mission Services’ workplace health and safety policies and procedures at all times
· Other duties as required to ensure the continuation of services to residents
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Successful candidates will hold at minimum a diploma in Social Service Work, Addictions or degree in Social Science
· Understanding of addictions issues and/or crisis shelter operations
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Must be able to work independently and effectively as part of a team
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Computer-literate; familiar with Microsoft Office
· Knowledge of workplace health and safety
· Committed to upholding the organization’s mission, values and standards
· Second language is an asset
HOURS OF WORK:
· Weekends only
· Both Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (required to be at work 15 minutes before scheduled shift time to participate in shift change)
· Required to work minimum of 24 hours per week
REQUIREMENTS:
· Police Vulnerable Sector Check
· Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test
COMPENSATION:
· Hourly starts at $24.13 per hour
Pay: From $24.13 per hour
Expected hours: 24.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person
