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Emergency Shelter Worker


Wikwemikong Health Centre


Location

Ontario | Canada


Job description

Emergency Shelter Worker

Summary

The GDOO NAAGIDEWENDIMIGOO Emergency Low Barrier Shelter is designated to provide safe and warm lodging for individuals who, for a variety of reasons, find themselves to be homeless. This shelter aims to provide a real need for safe beds for individuals.

Responsibilities

  1. As part of a team, be responsible for the day to day operations;
  2. Supervise individuals accessing services;
  3. Provide a safe, accessible and trustworthy space;
  4. Complete intakes/discharges and referrals;
  5. Establish and maintain rapport with individuals accessing the service;
  6. Implement policies and procedures and residency agreements in the spirit of fairness and respect;
  7. Support individuals’ efforts to attain their goals through advocacy, research, and appropriate referrals;
  8. Work as a resource for individuals, particularly around housing issues, support and advocacy;
  9. Participate in on-going team building, to ensure peer accountability, strong communication and support;
  10. Use intervention and mediation skills to defuse potential conflicts;
  11. Perform light housekeeping and maintenance duties to ensure a safe work environment;
  12. Administrative duties, including case management, record keeping;
  13. Participate in team activities, training and decision-making;
  14. Provide programming supports as identified;
  15. Shift work that includes nights, evenings, and weekends;
  16. Encourage and promote life skills within individuals.

Qualifications

Interested applicants MUST submit: 1) A cover letter; 2) Updated resume; 3) Photocopy of certificates/diploma/degree from a post-secondary institution, and 4) Contact information (email, phone number) of 2 work related references.

Attention: Melissa Roy
NAANDWECHIGE-GAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre
P.O. Box 101, 16A Complex Drive, Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0
Telephone: 705-859-3164 / Fax: 705-859-3300 / Email: [email protected]

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered and we appreciate your interest.
Preference will be given to Indigenous People.


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Full timeShift workNight shift


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