Shelter Worker - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association

Canadian Mental Health Association
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Greater Sudbury, Canada

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WHY JOIN CMHA-S/M?

As a nation-wide organization, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.

The CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service.
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All _
Staff are Eligible for:

  • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Paid Holiday Float Day
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Full-Time Permanent Staff Receive:


  • 8 Paid Sick Days
  • 2 Paid Personal Days
  • 3 Weeks Vacation _(to start)_
  • Benefit Package

CMHA-S/M JOB POSTING Shelter Worker - Night Shift
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Department :Harm Reduction and Shelter Services
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Employment Status :Full-time Permanent and Casual position
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Hours per Week :70 hours bi-weekly and at least 2 shifts in a month respectively
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Work Location :200 Larch Street Sudbury, ON
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Union Membership :This position is a unionized position (OPSEU)
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Posting Deadline :Open until filled


RESPONSIBILITIES:


Reporting to the Coordinator of Shelter Services, the Shelter Worker (SW) will provide assistance, support and advocacy to individuals accessing shelter.

The Shelter Worker will focus on building and maintaining relationships, providing a safe place to sleep; assisting in diversion, connecting to community support services for housing, and mental health and addiction when identified by the individual based on their needs.


QUALIFICATIONS:


  • A postsecondary degree or diploma in human services or related discipline (minimum 2 years) OR A postsecondary degree or diploma in human services or related field (1 year) plus 1 year experience working in the mental health/addictions field or 1 year experience working with marginalized populations.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with marginalized populations experiencing homelessness and a demonstrated ability to form rapport with targeted populations.
  • Experience within the Mental Health/Addictions setting considered an asset.
  • Certification in First Aid & CPR; Certification in NVCI an asset

Salary information:


  • Hourly, Step 1: $ Step 2: $22.6
  • Annually, Step 1: 39, Step 2: 41, _Fulltime permanent_)

HOW TO APPLY
- _CMHA
  • S/M is an equal opportunity employer.
CMHA-S/M follows AODA legislation and supports persons with disabilities with accommodations. Please notify us if you have any accessibility requirements._
- _Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this/these positions only._
- _All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- _We do not make assumptions about people's pronouns and identity and are committed to creating an environment where it is safe to share and ask_


Job Types:
Full-time, Casual


Salary:
$21.53-$22.67 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week


Benefits:


  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 1C5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Off the Street Emergency Shelter operates yearround and is open seven days a week from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Are you comfortable working these hours?

Education:


  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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