Casual Shelter Support Worker

4 months ago


New Glasgow, Canada Viola's Place Society Full time

**Viola's Place Society**, New Glasgow, NS is hiring a **Casual Shelter Support Worker**. We are a 20-bed emergency homeless shelter supporting both men & women age of 25+.

**Location**: 189 Marsh Street, New Glasgow, NS

**Start Date**: As soon as possible

**Salary**: $20-$23 hourly

**Shifts**: Casual 0-24 hours per week, Evenings, Overnights, Days, Weekends, Weekdays, Holidays, etc. Shifts are scheduled around your availability.

**The role of the Shelter Support Worker will include but is not limited to**:

- Provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment to shelter clients
- Perform intake/discharge duties (navigating client throughout the shelter; recording and storing medications; checking and accounting for belongings; checking for safety hazards and contraband)
- Contribute to meeting the personal, physical, emotional, psycho-social needs of the client in a holistic approach while performing functions according to facility policies
- Maintain accurate and concise case notes
- Model positive behaviour and maintain good relations with clients and other agencies by communicating in a supportive, and respectful manner while maintaining confidentiality
- Meal preparation and maintaining the cleanliness of the shelter

**Requirements**:

- Must have excellent verbal, written, listening skills and maintain confidentiality
- Basic computer skills required with the ability to learn and utilize new software (i.e., HIFIS)
- Experience with adults experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and substance abuse is preferred
- Must have the ability to remain calm and respond effectively in emergency situations
- Must have the ability to deescalate conflict in a professional, compassionate, and effective manner
- Must be reliable and mature
- Must be adaptable to change and have the ability to work under pressure
- Other duties and requirements may be asked of the successful applicant

**Qualifications**:

- Human Services Diploma or other related post secondary education preferred
- Relevant work experience preferred
- A combination of education and experience will be considered for this position
- A criminal record check and vulnerable sector check is required
- Must be 19+ years of age

**To Apply**:
**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person



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