Drop-by Assistant

1 week ago


Newmarket, Canada Inn From The Cold Full time

**Drop-By Assistant**

**Application Deadline**: Friday, March 8th, 2024
- **Inn From the Cold (IFTC) meets the needs of people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in York Region. We work with the community and collaborate with our partners in supporting those with basic to complex needs. IFTC’s work is housing focused, and trauma informed, offering a continuum of services and programs that allow us to partner with our clients on their journeys out of homelessness. IFTC promotes a healthy and safe workplace and has created an intentional culture of wellness for all staff, volunteers, and clients.**_

**More information: innfromthecold.ca**

**Overview**: The Newmarket Drop-by is a program delivered in partnership with the Krasman Centre, the Town of Newmarket and York Region. The Drop-by Assistant will work with people experiencing homelessness, in collaboration with other staff and collaborative partners. You will provide a welcoming, inclusive space providing access to basic needs, food, showers, as well as conducting social inclusion activities to build a sense of community. You will also provide warm transfers to support services based on the unique needs of each individual.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist Drop-By Coordinators and Peer Support Worker(s) in the smooth operation of the Drop-by program.
- Prepare drop-by for opening and assist with closing
- Greet clients and assist with new intakes
- Check in and connect with clients
- Greet collaborative partners, volunteers, and placement students and facilitate their work
- Participate in lunch and supply pick-up from Inn From the Cold (510 Penrose Street)
- Prepare and serve coffee, tea, and other beverages, and ensure snacks are available for clients between meals
- Assist with meal preparation and serving as needed
- Assist with meal clean up including, washing dishes, putting dishes away, taking out garbage, putting food away as per safe food handling protocols, ensuring kitchen is clean and surfaces of tables and serving areas are clean, as needed
- Perform bathroom wellness checks in collaboration with Drop-by Coordinators and Peer Support Workers
- Other housekeeping and administrative duties as assigned
- Provide clients with basic needs including clothing, personal care items, access to showers, etc.
- Provide client with harm reduction supplies and support as needed
- Using a client centered approach, de-escalate aggressive behavior or disputes between clients
- Report client issues/problems, supply needs, or other concerns to Drop-By Coordinator
- Model the behaviour we wish to see in our clients at all times
- Follow COVID Preparedness Document and all other Public Health Directives
- Comply with Inn From the Cold Policies and Procedures, HR Manual, Health and Safety Guidelines and all other relevant directives
- Attend weekly meetings on Friday mornings at 9:15 a.m.

**Knowledge/Abilities**:

- Knowledge and understanding of homeless and/or socially isolated adults
- Strong de-escalation skills and effective in dealing with conflict and crisis
- Friendly, flexible manner and ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of Inn From the Cold policies, including boundaries and confidentiality
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and able to work in a team
- Able to plan and carry out shift with mínimal supervision

**Qualifications**:

- College or University degree in related discipline
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate, prior to first day of work
- Food Handling Certificate an asset
- WHIMS

**Requirements**:

- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening, prior to first day of work

Resumes will be viewed upon submission, hiring may take place prior to closing date.

**Job Type**: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract

**Contract Length**: 5 months (ending August 1st, 2024)

**Pay Rate**: $18.00/hour

**Hours**: Full-Time - Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

**Other**:
We thank all applicants for considering a career with us; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

**Salary**: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
- CPR Certification (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-08
Expected start date: 2024-03-25


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