Shelter Intervention Worker

6 days ago

Montréal QC HX P, Canada PAQ Full time

Temporary contract: December 1st, 2024 - January 31st, 2025**About**:
PAQ is an indigenous organization that supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis people facing housing insecurity in Tio'tià: ke / Montreal. Using a culturally appropriate approach based on empowerment and harm reduction, we provide housing options, accommodation and services that promote wellness and healing, and strengthen community. We work in partnership with others to promote the health and housing rights of urban Indigenous peoples.

To strengthen our intervention team, we are recruiting experienced intervention workers for a temporary contract from December 1st, 2024 - January 31st, 2025 day/evening/overnight shifts.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide support and intervention tailored to the needs of participants.
- Facilitates and promote group living and a sense of community with participants.
- Maintain the stability, safety and cleanliness of the facility and ensures compliance with PAQ regulations.
- Serve meals and ensures the smooth operation of the community room.
- Respond to crisis or emergency situations and meets the needs of residents according to PAQ procedures and services.
- Complete relevant documents, statistics and reports.
- Coordinate housekeeping duties of participants to ensure cleanliness of the facility.
- Participate in team meetings and trainings.
- Provide schedule flexibility and be available to work substitute shifts.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Service Coordinator or Team Leader as necessary.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of six months experience in intervention, social work or similar helping relationship related fields.
- Experience living or working with indigenous communities or individuals.
- Experience working or volunteering with people who are homeless, have addictions or mental health issues.
- Bilingualism (functional English and French) + an indigenous language is an asset.
- Sense of empathy
- Initiative in problem solving
- Professional ethics
- Ability to work in a team environment
- First aid certification is an asset.

**Required Values and Attributes**:

- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to social justice and reconciliation for Indigenous peoples in Canada.
- Personal qualities of integrity and dedication to PAQ’s mission
- Solution-oriented, open to new ideas, and committed to continuous improvement
- Persistence in resolving issues.

**Position Status**: part-time, temporary contract.

**Compensation**:$25/hour day 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, $25/hour evening 4:00 pm - 12:00 am, $27.50/hour overnight 12:00 am - 8:00 am
- All new employees must be available for full-time training, 9 am to 5pm, for one week upon being hired.

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