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Our shifts are either 6-9 am or 5-10 pm, seven days a week. This is a part time position, having up to 13 hours per week and more hours when needed to cover for vacations and sick employees.
Availability for all shifts necessary.
The Emergency Shelter Worker will have had some exposure, knowledge and training as it relates to homelessness issues. There will be a demonstrated level of compassion in working with marginalized population groups and will feel comfortable working with individuals who may have diminished cognitive or emotive abilities.
Job Duties Include:
1) All interactions with shelter guests will be rooted in dignity of person conveying their worth and value.
2) The shelter would be clean, organized, and presentable at all times. All supplies will remain inventoried and adequate supplies kept on hand. All related administration and records would remain up to date and accurate.
3) Given the nature of rescue and emergency services work there may be incidents that require extra attention from time to time. Due to various circumstances, the Emergency Shelter Worker may need to call emergency services such as police, or mobile crisis.
4) The Emergency Shelter Worker will be responsible to complete all check-in and check-out requirements for each shelter guest.
5) The Emergency Shelter Worker will need to enforce the shelter protocol requirements of all shelter guests.
6) The Emergency Shelter Worker will need to ensure that the cleanliness procedures of the shelters are maintained at a high standard.
7) The Emergency Shelter Worker will need to make sure that assigned chores to the shelter guests are being assigned and carried through with. On the morning shift the requirement will be to check-out all shelter guests according to the protocol and then make sure the shelter rooms are cleaned. On the evening shift the requirement will be to check-in all shelter guests according to the protocol.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Services for the homeless
Specific Skills
- Resolve conflict situations
Work Setting
- Shelter for the homeless
Ability to Supervise
- 11-15 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Male
- Street population
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