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Shelter Worker Summer Student

2 months ago

Kingston, Canada Kingston Home Base Non-Profit Housing Inc. Full time

The incumbent would be part of our team at the In From The Cold Emergency Shelter, providing emergency housing to adults and connecting them with services to find permanent housing. Responsibilities will include: -Screening for COVID-19 and assisting with rapid tests of all clients and guests upon entry;
- Organizing donations and taking inventory to determine needs;-Conduct inventory of food/meal supplies and order to ensure enough stock for clients needs;
- Assist clients in shelter access various services; -Daily shelter cleaning and organization as needed;
- Assist in administrative projects to support the Program Manager as required.

This opportunity is designed specifically for applicants currently attending a social services post-secondary program with the interest in working with marginalized communities.

What skills will the participant develop during this placement?

Client service - Client Service refers to the ability to communicate efficiently and professionally with clients. At work, client service skills are required to interact with clients on behalf of the employer.
- Teamwork: Teamwork refers to the skills needed to interact with other people. At work, people work with others in pairs and in small and large groups to coordinate tasks, share resources, plan, make decisions, negotiate, solve conflicts and complete other activities that involve teamwork.
- Communication - Communication refers to the skills needed to exchange thoughts and information with other people. This exchange can happen orally by speaking, listening and using non-verbal cues, such as body language or in writing. At work, people use communication skills to talk to customers, discuss products with suppliers, explain work procedures to co-workers, participate in virtual sales meeting with clients, and other activities that involve verbal or written exchanges.

**Requirements**:
Currently enrolled in a post secondary social services related program

Able to reliably commute to this location

Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check

Willingness to learn and adjust

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 2 months

**Salary**: $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you willing and able to provide a CPIC- vulnerable sector check prior to employment?
- Are you currently enrolled in a post secondary program in the Social Services field?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-22

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