Shelter Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Ajax, Canada Christian Faith Outreach Centre (CFOC) Full time

The Shelter Support Worker will report to the Shelter Program Supervisor to assist in the operation of the shelter in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Which includes the following duties;
- Maintaining appropriate record keeping;
- Complete intake/discharge forms;
- Maintaining security for residents/staff/facilities
- Goal setting and referrals to other resources,
- Informal individual and group programming
- Promote co-operative living
- Participate in housekeeping duties including food preparation and cleaning.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provides appropriate professional understanding and intervention in response to emotional, behavioural, physical needs of clients.
- Maintains and supervises established routines and procedures.
- Assists residents to establish and achieve individualized goals
- Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills.
- Maintains confidentiality of residents.
- Participates in design and implementation of program activities.
- Participates in research/evaluation/quality assurance activities that would enhance the efficiency and/or effectiveness of service delivery.
- Fosters positive relationships with community programs and individuals as necessary.
- Provides referrals and follow-up as necessary.
- Provides support to all agency program areas as requested.
- Participates in shift change and staff meetings as required, shares information in a respectful, non-judgemental manner.
- Exercises good judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential information.
- Completes all necessary documentation, including written records/reports and provides statistics as requested.
- Performs other organizational duties as assigned.
- Learn and understand health and safety standards, regulations, policies and procedures and comply with them.
- Fluency in a second language a bonus

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum SSW or 2-year college diploma in a human services program, or commensurate experience in the field.
- Experience working with the homeless or similar population.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in telephone and in-person engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
- Be a committed and dedicated person to their work
- Understanding and delivery of anti-oppressive practices.
- Ability to deal effectively with conflict and crisis.
- Ability and willingness to work all shifts (night, day and evening)
- CPI, CPR/First Aid, Food handler certificates and Vulnerable Screening Clearance (Police Check).
- Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Region of Durham Health guidelines are followed

**Experience**:

- Support Care: 1 year (preferred)
- social services: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-20
Expected start date: 2023-04-01

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