Emergency Shelter Worker, 84 Frederick Street

3 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada YW Kitchener-Waterloo Full time

*Positions are available at the time of posting. Specific shifts and schedules will be confirmed at the time of hiring.*

**For All Positions: Start Date ASAP**
- **Position 1**:Permanent Full-Time Overnight Weekends | Hours: 67 hours per two-week pay period | Shift: Fri and Sat 12:30am to 9:00am Sun alternates 12:30am to 8:30am and 11:30pm to 8am | Pay Rate: $23.108 per hour + $2 temporary premium | Benefits: *see below
- **Position 2**:Permanent Full-Time Overnight Weekdays | Hours: 51 hours per two-week pay period | Shift: Mon, Tues, and Wed, 12:30am to 9:00am | Pay Rate: $23.108 per hour + $2 temporary premium | Benefits: *see below
- **Position 3**:Permanent Full-Time Overnight Weekdays | Hours: 54 hours per two-week pay period | Shift: Mon, Tues, and Wed, 11:30pm to 8:30am | Pay Rate: $23.108 per hour + $2 temporary premium | Benefits: *see below
- **Position 4**:Permanent Full-Time Afternoons | Hours: 64 hours per two-week pay period | Shift: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, 4:30pm to 12:30am | Pay Rate: $23.108 per hour + $2 temporary premium | Benefits: *see below
- **Position 5**:Permanent Part-Time Weekend Days | Hours: 16 hours per two-week pay period | Shift: Every other weekend, 8:30am to 4:30pm | Pay Rate: $23.108 per hour + 2% in lieu of benefits
- **Position 6**:Casual / Relief | Hours/Shift: The Emergency Shelter is open 24/7. Our Casual/Relief Team helps to cover shifts at all hours based on needs of the program and availability in their schedule. Specific shifts and locations will be discussed during phone screen and interview conversations. | Pay Rate: $23.108 per hour + 2% in lieu of benefits + $2 temporary premium on overnight shifts
- Benefits: Registered Pension Plan (4.5% Employer contribution) | Extended Health and Dental Benefits | Life insurance | Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) | Employee Assistance Program | Paid Sick Time_

**Your Contributions & Impact**:
As an ESW at the YWKW, you will offer ongoing support to meet the housing, financial, and life support needs of our clients, by:

- processing documentation and completing other related tasks to facilitate the intake and discharge process;
- advocating to secure housing help and processing referrals to longer-term community supports;
- providing support with basic life management skills such as assertive communication, goal setting, conflict de-escalation and resolution, problem solving, and managing change;
- providing support to those who are facing challenges including poverty, mental health, addictions, and social isolation;
- alerting emergency services as needed in times of crisis and completing appropriate follow up and documentation;
- assisting housekeeping with preparation of rooms/beds and cleaning of general areas and biohazardous materials as required;
- promoting a mutually supportive environment that emphasizes collaborative approaches and values the contributions of all team members and clients in the building.

**You have...**
- Experience working in a shelter or supportive housing setting or similar environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of competent social work documentation - case notes and log book entries.
- Knowledge of: effects of homelessness on individuals and families, harm reduction, and suicide intervention. Understanding of mental health and addiction issues, anti-oppression / anti-racism, and marginalized communities.
- Training certificates in crisis prevention and intervention (asset).
- Working knowledge of computer software programs and data entry such as Word and Excel.

**Mandatory Requirements**
- A two-year Diploma in Social Work or a related field.
- Up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Record Check
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level-C certification
- _Vaccine Verification _- As a condition of employment you are required to provide confirmation that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 or have proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the YW Kitchener-Waterloo.

**Apply**:Online through Indeed _OR_ in writing to: YW Emergency Shelter, 84 Frederick Street Kitchener, ON N2H 2L7 No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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- **YW's Guiding Principles**:
We respect the dignity and worth of individuals.
We value diversity among people.
We acknowledge the holistic nature of human needs-body, mind, and spirit.
We respect the fundamental right to self-determination.
We ensure that women are respected, their voices are heard, and their issues are addressed.
We focus clearly, but not exclusively, on women and girls.
We act with integrity and are accountable to our community.
- The YW Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and responsive to the diversity of Kitchener-Waterloo, in which all people are respected and valued. If you require accommodation throughout the hirin

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