Community Shelter Worker

1 week ago

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Services and Housing In the Province Full time

Services and Housing In the Province (
SHIP) is a Provincial leader in the broader public sector that builds strategic partnerships and programs that support the fundamental rights for Housing and Health Services throughout the Peel Region, Dufferin County, Region of Waterloo and surrounding areas.


Our commitment to increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness is at the forefront of every employee we hire.

We value compassion, hope, inclusiveness, respect, and professionalism.


Our organization has supported the region for over 35 years and employs over 300 passionately engaged employees ranging from office administration, nurses, and service health specialists to housing specialists all dedicated to the community, clients, and families.


Reporting to the Community Shelter Supervisor, a Community Shelter Worker is responsible for providing front line support to families (youth, family, single adjust or couple).

The individual's main responsibilities is to provide and support clients through housing strategies.

Provide shelter support, provide shelter services and create housing search opportunities and engage in housing focused conversations through motivational interviewing.


General Duties and Responsibilities:

  • General responsibilities including shelter welcome packages and welcome files
  • Providing support to clients whom are facing challenges including Poverty, homelessness
  • Have intentional housing conversations with those in the shelter during the first two weeks
  • Provide passive housing search materials to those that have been in the shelter two weeks or less
  • Create Individualized Housing Plans with those that have exceeded two weeks in shelter and are receiving more staff attention to operationalize their housing plan
  • Circulate throughout the facility and engage with any of those that have stayed in the shelter, using motivational interviewing and opportunities to engage in housing focused conversations
  • Rapid Re-Housing or Permanent Supportive Housing program
  • These staff play a critical role in connecting longerterm shelter guests to Coordinated Entry
  • These staff also play a critical role in getting those shelter guests that are eligible for Rapid ReHousing or Permanent Supportive Housing 'document ready' so that they are imminently houseable should a vacancy become available in a housing program in the community
  • Other assessments as required (i.e. mental health status exams, wellness checks, etc.)
  • Perform additional duties as required/delegated

Qualifications:

  • Postsecondary education in Social Work, Social Services, Health Services, or equivalent
  • 1+ years Supporting the homeless population
  • Knowledge of tenant population, diversity issues, antidiscrimination practices, and systemic reasons for homelessness
  • Strong knowledge of Housing First Principles
  • Experience working with families experiencing or at risk of homelessness
  • Strong communication skills, assessment, risk management and crisis deescalation
  • Proficient in MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
  • A vehicle, valid driver's license, and adequate insurance coverage
  • Valid Certification in First Aid & CPR
  • Training in ASIST and CPI
  • Vulnerable Screening Level 3

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

  • Rotation of Morning/Day/Evening Shifts (Mon-Fri) with the ability to work excess/overtime hours where required
  • Able to work well with internal and external clients
  • Able to sit for prolonged periods of time
  • Able to answer and communicate telephone calls and general computer use
  • Computer screen use (multiple screens if applicable) for prolonged periods of time
  • Able to lift up to 20lbs (product, documents, etc.)
  • Travel by vehicle to community sites for client support as required

Ship Values:

  • Compassion, Hope, Inclusive, Respect, Professional

COVID-19 Considerations

  • As part of SHIP's commitment to health and safety, it is a condition of employment that you be fully vaccinated (2 doses, including 14 days since your second dose) against COVID19 or have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Application Instructions

Why Work For Us?

Our Vision
Quality Housing, Quality Services, Quality Lives

Our Mission
To increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness

Our Culture
Leader and innovative partner in the community. Our programs welcome employees into our caring, compassionate, and innovative culture. We listen, we know what it means, and why it matters.

Our Commitment
People are at the forefront of our success.

Below are just a few ways our full time permanent staff have personal and professional success:

  • Competitive Salaries with Annual Performance Reviews
  • Comprehensive Health Plans
  • Group RRSP (5% Employer Contributions)
  • 12 Paid Health &

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