Support Worker (Day or Night Shift)
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Job Summary
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The Opportunity
Start your career in social services with impact and purpose. Open Arms is looking to staff a team of caring and motivated Support Workers to join our growing organization. If you have a background or understanding in Social Services Community Support or Human Services and want to support people in a supportive living context this is a meaningful entry-level opportunity with room to grow.
Whether youre just starting out or bringing experience to the table this is a chance to make a difference learn from a supportive team and build a career in the social services field.
What youll do
Responsibilities
Youll be part of our 24/7 supported living program team helping adults successfully maintain
housing. Your job is to support our clients in maintaining safe and healthy living environments
for themselves and their this role you will:
- Create a safe and welcoming environment
- Facilitate meaningful daily activities
- Connect individuals with appropriate community supports
- Daily personal and apartment wellbeing checks
- Engage in verbal crisis intervention and deescalation
- Keep clear records of your work and follow Open Arms policies
- Promote dignity respect and accountability in the supported living program
- Engage in daily tasks including client engagement programming and cleaning
What youll need
Qualifications
- Has understanding or experience working with vulnerable populations
- Studied Social Services Human Services Psychology or a related field an asset
- Is empathetic resourceful and calm under pressure
- Strong interpersonal and soft skills to communicate effectively with various clientele
- Wants to build a long-term career in community work or social services
- Is ready to learn and grow in a fast-paced people-focused role
A little bit about us
Open Arms Resource Center
Open Arms is a dynamic and growing nonprofit organization whose mission is to create lasting positive change by addressing the root causes of homelessness and fostering a supportive environment for those in need. Open Arms is committed to treating every individual with dignity and respect recognizing the inherent worth and unique journey of each person.
Are you interested
Work With Us
We are hiring for Day and Night the application process you will be asked which position you want to apply for.
- The rate of pay is $21 - $23/hour commensurate with experience.
- A $2/hour premium is offered for all night shifts. Night shifts are scheduled from either 11pm-7am or 12am-8am.
- You will receive 3 weeks of paid vacation per year.
- After 3 months you can join the group health benefit plan with 50% of the premium paid by Open Arms.
- You will be part of a supportive team with regular team meetings collaborative work and opportunities for professional development and training.
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