Emergency Shelter Worker - Hope, Canada - Hope & Area Transition Society

Hope & Area Transition Society

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Hope, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Hope and Area Transition Society Emergency Shelter Worker

2 Positions - Full-Time (40 hours per week)

May be scheduled between 2 Shelters to ensure 5 days

Who We Are:

Hope and Area Transition Society was established in 1994.

At that time, the intent of the Agency was to offer a haven for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

Our Transition House opened in a permanent location in 1995 and was officially named the Jean Scott Transition House. Jean Scott was a trailblazer for women's equality and was instrumental in the creation of our Transition House. The Transition House is the cornerstone of the agency.

Over the years, we have grown into
4 broad streams of services:
Domestic Violence / Substance Use / Youth and Family / Homelessness

Our
Vision Statement says it all:

Hope and Area Transition Society envisions a community that is free from trauma and systemic societal challenges a community that has vibrant individuals and families who are resilient and have a sense of belonging, acceptance and connectedness to self, family, the community and society.

As a result of the growth and development of the agency, Hope and Area Transition Society is the largest non-profit in the Fraser-East.

The Job:

We currently operate 2 Emergency Shelters and a third Temporary Winter Shelter open from November to on or about the end of March.

All locations operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing shelter for the more vulnerable members of adult society, who struggle not only with housing issues, but also often, addiction and/or mental health challenges.

It is the primary responsibility of the Emergency Support Worker to ensure that the shelter is clean and organized so that the guests have a safe and warm place to sleep.

The position provides coverage in our Emergency Shelters, 4pm-12am, 5 evenings a week. The position reports to an Emergency Shelter Coordinator and works at one of the three Emergency Shelters in operation. A member of the BCGEU, the wage for the position is $22.79 (JJEP Wage Grid 6).

Job Requirements:

Proven experience working with individuals who are impacted by a variety of complex social issues and the ability / awareness of using Trauma Informed practices when interacting with our guests
Comfortable with managing guest medication distribution as required
Experience in cleaning and/or checking beds and bedrooms on a scheduled and as needed basis
Providing guests with assistance on an as needed or as requested basis working within the established protocols and policies of the Agency
Implementing the Laundry schedule established within the Shelter
Cleaning guest and common rooms as scheduled
Stocking / restocking supplies throughout the Shelter, including providing supplies to the guests as mandated
Picking up and/or delivering food as scheduled and managing leftover food in a safe and sanitary fashion
Working independently without losing the sense of being part of a bigger team
Possesses a 'get it done' mentality combined with strong common sense, sound morals and ethics and the ability to remain productive throughout the Shift
Graduated Grade 12 desirable
6 months experience working within the Social Service Sector or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Able to use deescalation skills and possess strong interpersonal skills
Able to establish and maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries
Effective communicator both verbally and in writing; efficient time, organizational and stressmanagement skills
Understands the importance of working as a member of a team and being supportive of decisions from other shifts and colleagues
Able to make critical, sound judgements when working with vulnerable people
Confident ability to respond ethically and respectfully to people and communities from any and all socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, sexualorientation, age, physical and/or mental background
Must be able to successfully obtain a criminal record (prehire)

If you believe you are the person described above, please send your resume and cover to:
Human Resources Manager

Prior to 5:00pm, Thursday, February 22, 2024