Shelter Support Staff - Winnipeg, Canada - Siloam Mission

Siloam Mission

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

As a Christian Humanitarian organization, Siloam Mission connects the community in order to alleviate hardships and provide opportunities for change for those affected by poverty and homelessness.

Building a community of hope since 1987, we would like to invite you to join our journey. Siloam Mission is currently seeking two (2) casual Shelter Support Staff.

This position will provide direct support to community members using trauma-informed and culturally safe practices.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct support to community members accessing Siloam Mission's Shelter services;
Incorporate a Housing-Focused approach when working with community members;
Using a behaviourbased approach when working with community members;
Using restorative practices when dealing with behavioural issues;
Prepare and complete incident reports, daily logs and other required documents and reports;
Respond to an emergency situation that occurs in the Shelter;
Support the team in the daily cleanups in the Shelter area;
Coordinating with housingfocused case workers regarding housing plans of community members;
Ensuring guidelines for baggage limitations are being followed and explained.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Postsecondary education in relevant social services or an equivalent relevant experience;
Demonstrated knowledge of Cultural Awareness, Anti-Oppressive Practice, and Trauma-Informed best practices;
Knowledge of community resources for homelessness, health, mental health and substance use and harm reduction;
Certificates in NVCI, ASIST, CPR/First Aid, Mental Health First Aide preferred;
Experience working with HIFIS4 database is an asset.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/BEHAVIOURS

Ability to work with a diverse staff team and promote inclusion and cultural awareness in the workplace;
Good understanding of colonization and its impact on Indigenous peoples;
Demonstrated understanding of the unique issues and barriers affecting those experiencing poverty and homelessness;
Experience in responding appropriately to potentially violent situations using NVCI;
Ability to work within a harm reduction framework;
Knowledge of Housing First Principles and housing resources;
Excellent critical thinking and problemsolving skills;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Ability to communicate appropriate professional boundaries;
MS Office and data entry skills.

RELATIONSHIP

Works closely with Drop-In Staff, Kitchen and community members;
Housing focused case workers

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work requires standing and walking over extended periods of time;
May be required to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Overtime may be offered when necessary
Hazardous conditions could potentially include unpredictable or risky behaviours from community members

ADDITIONAL