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**ON Call/Casual Shelter Workers (4)**

Department: Mental Health and Addictions

Classification: Community Services Level 3 ($25.00 per hour)

Employment Status: Term
- On call (up to 20 hours/week and/or when called in)

**Reporting Relationship**

The Shelter Workers will report to and work under the general guidance of the Peer support and outreach and shelter Coordinator.

**Job Summary**

The Shelter Workers will carry out a variety of duties related to the operation of an emergency shelter including accepting referrals based on predetermined criteria, intake and orienting individuals, providing support and advocacy that meet the needs of individuals entering the shelter. Including but not limited to the provision of food, clothing, and support toward the resolutions of issues that have rendered them homeless. The Shelter Worker will focus on building and maintaining relationships and providing individuals with a safe space to sleep.

**Essential Functions**
- Performs shelter intake on established criteria; notifies the Drug Strategy Coordinator and identifies available services in and around community.
- Welcomes new individuals, informing them of the aid available, shelter rules and making them comfortable through methods such as providing support, supervision, food, clothing, and shelter.
- Observes individuals and their environments to ensure the safety of individuals and the premises by performing duties such as reporting unsafe conditions, incidents and/or behaviours, interacting with individuals including observing behaviour, investigating disturbances, dealing with emergencies in accordance with guidelines and reporting incidents to appropriate staff and/or authorities. De-escalate volatile situations through methods such as non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
- Gathers pertinent information to gain a better understanding of homelessness in the community and to assist in improving support services that are offered.
- And other related duties as assigned.
- Perform light housekeeping and maintenance duties to ensure a safe work environment
- Collect essential data using the EMR system

**Qualifications**
- Completion of a Certificate or Diploma in Human Services Field of Study
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid G License is an asset
- Valid First Aid and CPR or must obtain
- Knowledge of MFN community
- Excellent interpersonal skills

**Skills and Abilities**
- Knowledge/familiarity with related resources such as: Mental Health, Income Assistance, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Practice, Addictions Support organizations, etc. is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
- Ability to observe and recognize behavioural changes and resolve problems in individuals
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport individuals accessing services

**Criminal Reference Check (CRC) Rationale**: M’Chigeeng First Nation is in a position of trust to its band members and is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment. Applicants must have record clear and/or dated of convictions relating to fraud, drugs, assault, and theft. The CRC must be current (30 days) and must be an Original.

Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:
Application Due Date: December 13, 2024 at 12:00pm

**APPLY HERE**

**On Call/Casual Shelter Workers**
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)