Current jobs related to Shelter Worker - Nanaimo - Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter

  • Shelter Worker

    4 months ago

    Nanaimo, Canada The Salvation Army - Nanaimo New Hope Centre Full time

    **Position: Shelter Worker** **HOURS/SCHEDULE **: Casual **New Hope Centre** The Salvation Army NHC programs and facilities provide transitional housing, rehabilitative services, referrals to, and assistance with, social supports (housing, finances, employment, health & well-being, social, spiritual, cultural etc.) treating all people with dignity,...

  • Shelter Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Nanaimo, Canada The Salvation Army - New Hope Centre (Nanaimo, BC) Full time

    **MISSION AND VALUES** As a social service provider, within the City of Nanaimo (British Columbia), the New Hope Centre provides services to individuals looking to make a positive change in their life. Each day, staff provide compassionate care to Nanaimo's marginalized community struggling with poverty, homelessness and addition. The New Hope Centre is a...

  • Shelter Worker

    3 months ago

    Nanaimo, Canada The Salvation Army - Nanaimo New Hope Centre Full time

    **Position: Shelter Worker** **HOURS/SCHEDULE **: Full Time 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm **New Hope Centre** The Salvation Army NHC programs and facilities provide transitional housing, rehabilitative services, referrals to, and assistance with, social supports (housing, finances, employment, health & well-being, social,...

  • Homeless Shelter Worker

    4 months ago

    Nanaimo, Canada Nanaimo Family Life Association Full time

    Education: - Expérience: **Education**: - College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years **Work site environment**: - Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance) - Services for the homeless **Work setting**: - Shelter for the homeless **Tasks**: - Food...

  • Shelter Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Nanaimo, Canada The Salvation Army - Nanaimo New Hope Centre Full time

    **Position: Shelter Worker** **HOURS/SCHEDULE **: Full-time Monday to Friday 11pm - 7am **New Hope Centre** The Salvation Army NHC programs and facilities provide transitional housing, rehabilitative services, referrals to, and assistance with, social supports (housing, finances, employment, health & well-being, social, spiritual, cultural etc.) treating...

  • Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Nanaimo, Canada The Salvation Army - Victoria ARC Full time

    **ABOUT THE SALVATION ARMY**: **MISSION AND VALUES**: As a social service provider, within the city of Nanaimo (BC), the New Hope Centre provides services to individuals looking to make a positive change in their life. Each day, staff provide compassionate care to Nanaimo’s marginalized community struggling with poverty, homelessness and addiction. The New...

  • Community Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Nanaimo, Canada Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Society Full time

    Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre is a non-profit organization offers holistic programs based on cultural and traditional values. The mandate of the Young Aboriginal Mothers Program is to provide support to young Aboriginal mothers, recognizing the individual, family and community, as well as the culture and heritage of the Aboriginal people. We...

  • Women’s Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Nanaimo, Canada Haven Society Full time

    **Job description** Make an impact! This is an exciting opportunity to join the Haven Society team. We are a leading anti-violence organization operating from feminist principles, promoting the integrity and safety of women, children, youth and families. Haven Society supports Central Vancouver Island, working to develop a respectful and healthy community...

  • Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Nanaimo, Canada ISLAND CRISIS CARE SOCIETY Full time

    **Posting date**: August 29, 2024 ** Closing date**: September 13th, 2024 / Open until filled **Schedule Line**: SSH 5 **Hours per week**: 40 **Schedule**: Alternating weekly schedule, **Week 1**: (3:00pm -11:00pm), Sunday - Thursday, **Week 2**:(11:00pm - 7:00am), Sunday - Thursday **Classification**: Community Support Worker **Reports to**: Program...

  • Enhanced Harm Reduction Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Nanaimo, Canada AVI Health & Community Services Full time

    **AVI HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES (AVI)** is a multi-disciplinary community-based organization, providing HIV, hepatitis C and harm reduction services out of 5 locations across Vancouver Island. AVI provides services to people living with HIV and hepatitis C and harm reduction clients. We work within a social justice and health promotion framework - ensuring...

  • Residential Child and Youth Worker, Part-time

    3 months ago

    Nanaimo, Canada WJS Canada Full time

    **The Program** Main’s Program is designed to accommodate youth that have experienced a history of failure in other programs and group homes in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Our services support youth recovering from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and overcoming other adversity by providing them with housing and trauma-based guidance. We accommodate...

  • Residential Child and Youth Worker, Part-time

    4 months ago

    Nanaimo, Canada WJS Canada Full time

    **The Program** Main’s Program is designed to accommodate youth that have experienced a history of failure in other programs and group homes in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Our services support youth recovering from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and overcoming other adversity by providing them with housing and trauma-based guidance. We accommodate...

  • 2 X Full-time Residential Child and Youth Workers

    3 months ago

    Nanaimo, Canada WJS Canada Full time

    **The Program** Main’s Program is designed to accommodate youth that have experienced a history of failure in other programs and group homes in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Our services support youth recovering from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and overcoming other adversity by providing them with housing and trauma-based guidance. We accommodate...

  • Office Administrator

    4 months ago

    Nanaimo, Canada Allnorth Consultants Limited Full time

    **Office Administrator** **Nanaimo** **About Allnorth** **BIG ENOUGH TO KNOW HOW, SMALL ENOUGH TO KNOW YOU** Allnorth is a multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction services company. We provide smart and practical project solutions to clients in the Metals & Minerals, Energy & Renewables, Fiber and Chemicals, and infrastructure...

  • Electrical Engineer

    4 days ago

    Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Allnorth Full time

    About AllnorthAt Allnorth, we're a multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction services company. We provide smart and practical project solutions to clients in the metals and minerals, energy and renewables, fiber and chemicals, and infrastructure sectors.Our Ideal CandidateWe're seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in...

  • Electrical Engineer

    4 days ago

    Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Allnorth Full time

    About AllnorthAt Allnorth, we're a multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction services company. We provide smart and practical project solutions to clients in the metals and minerals, energy and renewables, fiber and chemicals, and infrastructure sectors.Our Ideal CandidateWe're seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in...

  • Electrical Engineer

    4 days ago

    Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Allnorth Full time

    About AllnorthAt Allnorth, we're a multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction services company. We provide smart and practical project solutions to clients in the metals and minerals, energy and renewables, fiber and chemicals, and infrastructure sectors.Our Ideal CandidateWe're seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in...

  • Electrical Engineer

    4 days ago

    Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Allnorth Full time

    About AllnorthAt Allnorth, we're a multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction services company. We provide smart and practical project solutions to clients in the metals and minerals, energy and renewables, fiber and chemicals, and infrastructure sectors.Our Ideal CandidateWe're seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in...

  • Electrical Project Engineer

    1 minute ago

    Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Allnorth Full time

    About AllnorthAllnorth is a multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction services company. We provide smart and practical project solutions to clients in the metals and minerals, energy and renewables, fiber and chemicals, and infrastructure sectors. With offices across Canada, and into the US and Mexico, we continue to grow.Our team is...

  • Senior Electrical Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Nanaimo, Canada Allnorth Consultants Limited Full time

    About AllnorthBIG ENOUGH TO KNOW HOW, SMALL ENOUGH TO KNOW YOUAllnorth is a multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction services company. We provide smart and practical project solutions to clients in the metals and minerals, energy and renewables, fiber and chemicals, and infrastructure sectors. With offices across Canada, and into...

Shelter Worker

4 months ago

Nanaimo, Canada Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter Full time

**The Shelter Worker is responsible to and reports directly to the Lead Hand or the Shelter Coordinator**

**Job Summary**:Provides support, food, security, advocacy, information, crisis intervention and referrals to shelter guests.

**Function**:To provide direct support to guests of the Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter within the parameters of Shelter policy.

Guest Support
- Receives and admit guests according to defined intake procedures.
- Contributes to the communications log to ensure effective service delivery by documenting actions, observations, activities which may affect guests’ accommodation and overall shelter operations.
- Assesses and assists with guests’ personal needs e.g. hygiene, nutrition, medical, and/or emotional, as appropriate.
- Supports a harm reduction model.
- Communicates effectively with guests including using active listening and accepted problem-solving strategies.
- Monitors guests’ activities and provide effective intervention in crisis situations.
- Works cooperatively and effectively with other staff, volunteers, & guests
- Prepares and serves meals as required.
- Follows accepted procedures and protocols and adapts to changing conditions as they arise.

Facility maintenance
- Cleans all areas as assigned on a regular basis, as defined in the Shelter Procedures Manual or as requested by the Lead Hand or Shelter Coordinator.
- Reports any necessary housekeeping duties / maintenance to the Lead Hand or Shelter Coordinator.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Hand or Shelter Coordinator.

Volunteer/Donation Support
- Provides assistance to volunteers, as required.
- Accepts donations in an appropriate manner.
- Maintains records of donations whenever possible.

Health and Safety
- Works in a healthy and safe manner.
- Takes every reasonable precaution to ensure the safety and well-being of guests.
- Reports all health and safety concerns to the Lead Hand or Shelter Coordinator.

Conditions of Employment
- Available to work scheduled shifts including evening and graveyard shifts
- Willing and available to undertake regular training and attend staff meetings.
- Must successfully complete a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check and sign a confidentiality agreement.
- Certification or training in Food Safe, First Aid and Naloxone (can be obtained after hiring)

Qualifications - Diploma in a related human / social service field and one (1) year recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Possesses strong communication skills specifically in conflict resolution and nonviolent crisis intervention.
- Previous experience working in a shelter environment is preferred.
- Previous experience with life skills such as cooking, and cleaning is preferred
- Knowledge of harm reduction, community service agencies and the homeless population are assets.
- Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment, perform job duties with mínimal supervision and problem solve as required.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with guests, staff, volunteers, and community agencies.
- Basic computer experience is required, and/or willingness to undertake basic training.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $25.05 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Standard Covid precautions, as recommended by the Health Authority are taken on the worksite.

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Social Services Occupations: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (required)
- Overnight Shift (required)

Work Location: In person