Emergency Shelter Worker

Since its inception in 1972, Mission Community Services has maintained a focus on helping fellow community members who need support in dealing with life's challenges. started out as neighbours helping neighbours over 50 years ago has evolved into an organization that operates dozens of programs to serve virtually all populations in the community.

We have an immediate opening for a **Residence Worker **at our Emergency Shelter on a full-time basis.

The purpose of this position is to help support clients’ gain independent living through support of life skills and referrals to other community agencies. Personnel are required to oversee the intake and care of clients in the housing program. Participates as part of the team responsible for the efficient functioning of operations by assisting clients improve their ability to perform activities of daily living. They are also responsible to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all clients.

**What you’ll do**
- Provide emergency shelter and gateway services for clients who are homeless.
- Gather information from clients to identify needs and risks, and then provide information to appropriate sources.
- Handle the admission, orientation and evaluation of clients' understanding of rules; ensure ongoing enforcement of policies.
- Identifies social, economic, recreational, and educational services in the community that will meet clients’ needs.
- Accurately record day to day happenings using the appropriate methods; intake forms, maintain communication logs and complete all forms required.
- Carry out inspection / security checks of property and grounds in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Performs housekeeping duties such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, emptying garbage, sterilizing washrooms, cleaning, and laundry.
- Maintains connections with other agencies, professionals, government officials, and the community.

**What you bring**
- Post-secondary education, plus a minimum 2 years’ experience working with relevant population, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Food Safe Certification
- Successful completion of Criminal Record check

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
- Excellent communication, organizational, computer and problem-solving skills essential
- Culturally competent
- Knowledge of local resources

Department: Housing & Shelter

Status: Full-time 40 hours per week

Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 12:00 to 08:00

This position is open to all applicants and union membership is required.

**Salary**: $21.63-$25.19 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mission, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person