Assistant to The Shelter Coordinator

2 weeks ago

New Westminster, Canada Purpose Society Full time

Position: Assistant to the Shelter Coordinator Salary: $29.00 per

**Position**: Assistant to the Shelter Coordinator

***Salary**:$29.00 per hour

***Hours**: 37 hours per week

Weekends: 8:00pm - 8:00am

Weekdays: with some flexibility

**Reports To**:Shelter Coordinator and Purpose Executive Director

**Job Summary**:
The Purpose Society is hiring an Assistant to the Shelter Coordinator who will provide administrative, operational and programming support to the Shelter Coordinator of the Purpose Overnight Shelter. The Assistant to the Shelter Coordinator must be compassionate, level-headed, and able to exercise good judgment in unpredictable circumstances. The Purpose Overnight Shelter operates from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am, 7 days a week. The shelter provides a cot, linen, dinner and breakfast to approximately 50 individuals per night. The key aspects of the Shelter Assistant Coordinator position include the following:
**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Assist the Shelter Coordinator in overseeing nightly shelter operations in an administrative capacity
- Coordinate shifts, ensures proper coverage, schedules staff training
- Maintain efficient and accurate shelter data (electronic), required documentation and prepare reports as required
- Provides information and direction to employees in the absence of the Shelter Coordinator
- Maintain active participation in process improvement of day to day shelter operations, in collaboration with the Shelter Coordinator
- Monitor the safety of the site and the practices on a daily basis to ensure everyone’s safety, initiate crisis management protocol as required, report all safety-related concerns and issues
- Prepare monthly Risk Management Safety Inspection report
- Participate in and record minutes of staff meetings
- Collaborate with the Shelter Coordinator on program evaluation and determines positive outcomes for the site
- Assist the Shelter Coordinator in establishing relationships with the City of New Westminster, the Police and Fire Departments, other organizations, the business community, resident associations, and others in order to ensure excellence in service delivery

**Qualifications**:

- Experience working with vulnerable and marginalized populations, especially those dealing with mental health and substance use
- A degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline (e.g. social services, community development, public health), or
- A two-year post-secondary diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g. social services, community development, public health) and 4 years’ experience providing front-line, harm reduction services with an emphasis on mental health, addiction, homelessness and/or social services
- Current First Aid and CPR certification

**Job Skills and Abilities**:

- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suite
- Highly organized with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Experience developing and implementing new programs
- Experience supervising employees
- Advanced overdose recognition and response training
- Knowledge of common drugs and their effects
- Ability to work with and collaborate in a team setting to produce excellent results
- Ability to maintain a non-judgmental and non-stigmatizing approach is required
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in stressful situations
- Willingness to participate in an ongoing on the job and other outside courses
- Ability and willingness to work with a client-centered approach
- Good verbal and written communication skills

**Additional Information**:

- Personal vehicle required on occasion
- Criminal record check clearance is required
- Must be physically and mentally able to be on your feet for long periods, take on physical tasks and work in a fast-paced environment

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