Shelter Support Worker

3 days ago

New Westminster, Canada Purpose Society Full time

The Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families NEW

**The Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families**

**NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.**

**POSITION**:Shelter Support Worker

**JOB TYPE**:Full-time, Part-time, and Casual

**WAGE**:$27.00 / hour

**HOURS AND DAYS OF WORK**:

- Operating hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Shifts: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm; 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm; 11:00 pm - 7:00 am

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Purpose Society is hiring Shelter Support Workers to staff a shelter in New Westminster that will provide accommodation for both men and women. The emphasis of the shelter will be on housing folks safely and in a caring manner. Shelter clients may be using substances, experiencing mental illness, and other health issues. Shelter Support Workers will take on various responsibilities as outlined below and provide education and referrals when appropriate.

**JOB DUTIES**:

- Perform all required client intake procedures, including client needs assessment, service planning, developing action plans, prepare reports
- Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, supply management, building management
- Perform basic housekeeping such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation, and all other related duties
- Closely supervise all clients and maintain a safe and secure shelter environment, including, but not limited to patrolling shelter, identifying, mitigating, and / or eliminating occupational health and safety hazards
- Maintain cleanliness and safety standards
- Coordinate with other shelter staff to address client concerns
- Support clients to find housing by making a referral, finding work, or pursuing other goals that will benefit the client.
- Work independently, if necessary, but also within a team.
- Take charge of any emergency situation and follow designated protocols.
- Must be reliable and committed to helping others

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Grade 12 education plus two years of recent shelter work or related experience working with vulnerable population
- Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office proficient, familiar with HIFIS)
- Ability to work with marginalized and challenging adults
- Must be non-judgmental and have knowledge about addiction, mental health, and harm reduction
- Ability to take direction, work independently and in a team setting
- Must be able to manage stress and deal with difficult situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understands and maintains boundaries with both clients and other workers
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs.
- Criminal Record Check is required
- Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
- Must have Food Safe Certificate
- Personal vehicle is an advantage

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