Standby Shelter Worker

1 day ago

Peterborough, Canada YES Shelter for Youth and Families Full time

**INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB POSTING: Standby Shelter Worker**
(Part - time weekends, on-call)

**Application Deadline**: Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. There are two positions available.

The Standby Shelter Workers will be on standby alternating weekends from Friday at 4:00 pm through Sunday at midnight to work a shelter worker shift if one becomes available during that period. There will be a “Standby” payment (stipend) of $60.00 whether or not a shift is worked, and an hourly rate between $18.35 and $21.35 for any shift worked. Overnight premium will apply. Standby Shelter Workers must be able to answer a call, attend shelter within one hour of being called, and refrain from partaking of any intoxicant during their entire standby shift.

Standby Shelter Workers will be fully trained shelter workers with responsibilities and qualifications as described below. The current On-Call system will remain in place.

**Responsibilities**:

- Frequent client engagement, with management and care of ongoing activities
- Support clients to meet their goals/responsibilities in collaboration with others
- Crisis intervention and effective listening/engagement
- Clear and concise communication, file management, and note writing
- Daily security, cleanliness of facility, meal preparation, serving and clean-up
- Some additional services are provided to the public within prescribed hours
- Provide all services in a non-judgmental manner that respects confidentiality and reflects a belief that every individual is capable of change.
- This position may require overnight shifts as part of the regular rotation.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g. Social Worker, Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker) and/or equivalent experience working in a shelter or with youth/families.
- Knowledge of adolescent developmental theory and specific issues related to homeless/street youth and/or homeless families.
- Ability to deal effectively and calmly with constantly changing, often high stress, situations and to identify, assess, and intervene differentially with individuals in crisis.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (additional languages an asset).
- Ability to problem solve and think creatively.
- Knowledge of community resources relevant to families and youth.
- Ability to work alone, within a team, and to work shifts (24/7).
- Ability to prepare food for up to 30 people in a manner that is efficient, safe, and clean.
- Computer literacy a must.

**Certification**:

- Standard First Aid and CPR Level C, NVCI (or equivalent), Safe Food Handling required.
- Must provide criminal records check (with vulnerable sectors search) and CAS records check.

**Application Process**

Please provide a cover letter and current resume.
- The YES Shelter for Youth and Families appreciates all interest in our work. _

196 Brock Street, Peterborough ON K9H 2P4

United Way Member Agency

**Job Types**: Casual, Part-time

**Salary**: From $18.35 per hour

Schedule:

- On call
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are to wear a mask while working in shelter. High touch points are disinfected hourly. Screening at the front door with a temperature check.

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

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