shelter worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders). Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance).

Work setting:

Shelter for the homeless. Associations and non profit organizations.

Tasks:

• Administrative and office activities.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Implement life skills workshops.
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• Housekeeping activities.
• Food preparation.
• Resolve conflict situations.
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research.
• Assist clients/guests with special needs.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
• Offer mentoring.

Supervision:

No supervision responsibility.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
• Cultural Awareness Training.
• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.
• Food Safety Certificate.

Target audience:

• Aboriginal groups.
• Adolescents.
• Children.
• Elderly.
• Families.
• Females.
• Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
• Persons with an intellectual disability.
• Persons with learning disabilities.
• Persons with mental health disabilities.
• Persons with physical disabilities.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Electronic mail.
• MS Office.

Area of work experience:

Community service organization.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Child welfare check.
• Driver's validity licence check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Public transportation is not available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.

Weight handling:

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Client focus.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Team player.
• Organized.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Night.

Financial benefits:

Pension plan.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities .

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Support for Veterans:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans .

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers .
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination .
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial p