Shelter Support Worker - OVERNIGHT Casual
Shelter Support Worker - OVERNIGHT Casual
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07-04-2025
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
This position will provide direct support to community members using trauma informed and culturally safe practices.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct support to community members accessing Siloam Missions Shelter services;
- Incorporate a HousingFocused approach when working with community members
- Using a Behaviour Based approach when working with community members;
- Using Restorative practices when dealing with behavioural issues;
- Prepare and complete incident reports daily logs and other required documents and reports;
- Respond to emergency situations that occur in the Shelter;
- Support the team in the daily cleanups in the Shelter area.
- Coordinating with housing focused case workers regarding housing plans of community members;
- Ensuring guidelines for baggage limitations are being followed and explained.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Postsecondary education in relevant social services or an equivalent relevant experience;
- Demonstrated knowledge of Cultural Awareness AntiOppressive Practice Trauma Informed best practices;
- Knowledge of community resources for homelessness health mental health and substance use; and harm reduction;
- Certificates in NVCI ASIST CPR First Aid Mental Health First Aid preferred;
- Experience working with HIFIS4 database is an asset.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/BEHAVIORS
- Ability to work with a diverse staff team and promote inclusion and cultural awareness in the workplace;
- Good understanding of colonization and its impact on Indigenous peoples;
- Demonstrated understanding of the unique issues and barriers affecting those experiencing poverty and homelessness;
- Experience in responding appropriately to potentially violent situations using NVCI;
- Ability to work within a harm reduction framework;
- Knowledge of Housing First Principles and housing resources;
- Excellent critical thinking and problemsolving skills;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to communicate appropriate professional boundaries;
- MS Office and data entry skills.
RELATIONSHIP
- Works closely Dropin Staff Kitchen and Community Members;
- Housing focused case workers
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Hours of Work: 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. (overnight);
- Work requires standing and walking over extended periods of time.;
- May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally;
- Overtime may be offered when necessary;
- Hazardous conditions could potentially include unpredictable or risky behaviours from community members.
WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY
The incumbent contributes to making the organization safe for clients and staff and recognizes the importance of reporting unsafe situations and participating in follow up reviews as a learning opportunity.
- Provides a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Safety and Health;
- Regulations and Policies Infection Control Guidelines WHMIS and Safe Work Procedures. Immediately investigates and recommends corrective action on any unsafe acts work conditions incidents near misses injuries or illnesses;
- Demonstrates understanding of role and responsibilities in fire prevention and disaster preparedness and participates in safety and health training programs including the facilitys Fire Disaster and Evacuation Plan;
- Supports an environment which avoids prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of services. Community Member safety is a standing item for all individual and departmental meetings.
CLOSING DATE: 01 APR 2025
Employment Type
Gig
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