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Casual Shelter Support Worker

3 weeks ago


New Glasgow, Canada Viola's Place Society Full time

**Viola's Place Society**, New Glasgow, NS is hiring **Casual Shelter Support Workers**

**Location**: 189 Marsh Street, New Glasgow, NS

**Start Date**: As soon as possible

**Salary**: $18-$20 per hour

**Hours/Shifts**: Shifts and amount of hours will vary each month. Typical shifts are 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am - weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

**The role of the Shelter Support Worker will include but is not limited to**:

- Provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment to shelter clients
- Perform intake/discharge duties (navigating client throughout the shelter; recording and storing medications; checking and accounting for belongings; checking for safety hazards and contraband)
- Contribute to meeting the personal, physical, emotional, psycho-social needs of the client in a holistic approach while performing functions according to facility policies
- Maintain accurate and concise case notes
- Model positive behaviour and maintain good relations with clients and other agencies by communicating in a supportive, and respectful manner while maintaining confidentiality
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the shelter

**Responsibilities**:

- Must have strong verbal, written, listening skills and maintain confidentiality
- Experience with adults experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and substance abuse is an asset
- Must have the ability to remain calm and respond effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to deescalate conflict in a professional and effective manner
- Must be reliable and mature
- Ability to clearly communicate rules to ensure positive, constructive environment within the shelter
- Must be adaptable to change and have the ability to work under pressure
- Other duties and requirements may be asked of the successful applicant

**Qualifications**:

- Human Services Diploma or other related post secondary education
- Relevant work experience preferred
- A combination of education and experience will be considered for this position
- A criminal record check and vulnerable sector check is required
- Must be 19+ years of age

**To Apply**:
Please send your cover letter and resume via Indeed or mail/drop off your resume to: 189 Marsh St., New Glasgow, NS B2H 4R8.
- Only those who are selected for an interview will receive a reply._

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Application question(s):

- Are you able to remain awake and alert while working an overnight shift?

Work Location: One location