Frontline Shelter Worker - Kitchener, Canada - SHIPSHEY

SHIPSHEY

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

About the Job:

Reporting to the Supervisor of the Edith Mac Men's Emergency Shelter, the Shelter Worker is responsible for providing front line support to men.

The individual's main responsibilities is to provide and support clients through housing strategies.

Provide shelter support, provide shelter services and create housing search opportunities and engage in housing focused conversations through motivational interviewing.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities including shelter welcome packages and welcome files
Providing support to clients whom are facing challenges including Poverty, homelessness
Have intentional housing conversations with those in the shelter during the first two weeks
Provide passive housing search materials to those that have been in the shelter two weeks or less
Create Individualized Housing Plans with those that have exceeded two weeks in shelter and are receiving more staff attention to operationalize their housing plan
Circulate throughout the facility and engage with any of those that have stayed in the shelter, using motivational interviewing and opportunities to engage in housing focused conversations
Rapid Re-Housing or Permanent Supportive Housing program
These staff play a critical role in connecting longerterm shelter guests to Coordinated Entry
These staff also play a critical role in getting those shelter guests that are eligible for Rapid ReHousing or Permanent Supportive Housing 'document ready' so that they are imminently houseable should a vacancy become available in a housing program in the community
Other assessments as required (i.e. mental health status exams, wellness checks, etc.)
Perform additional duties as required/delegated

Qualifications:

Postsecondary education in Social Work, Social Services, Health Services, or equivalent
1+ years Supporting the homeless population
Knowledge of tenant population, diversity issues, antidiscrimination practices, and systemic reasons for homelessness
Strong knowledge of Housing First Principles
Experience working with families experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Strong communication skills, assessment, risk management and crisis deescalation
Working knowledge of SDAT and HIFIS
Working knowledge of HTI is an asset
Proficient in MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
A vehicle, valid driver's license, and adequate insurance coverage
Valid Certification in First Aid & CPR
Training in ASIST and CPI
Vulnerable Screening Level 3

Reporting Function:

The Shelter Worker will report to the Supervisor of the Edith Mac Men's Emergency Shelter. They will not have any management/supervisory responsibility. They will work with clients and internal staff at all levels within the organization.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

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Alternating Thursdays, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 7pm-7:30am**:

Overnight Shifts (Monday -Wednesday, alternating Thursday 7:15PM to 7:45AM or alternating Thursday, Friday
Sunday 7:15PM to 7:45AM) with the ability to work excess/overtime hours where required.
Able to work well with internal and external clients
Able to sit for prolonged periods of time
Able to answer and communicate telephone calls and general computer use
Computer screen use (multiple screens if applicable) for prolonged periods of time
Able to lift up to 20lbs (product, documents, etc.)
Travel by vehicle to community sites for client support as required

SHIP Values:

Compassion, Hope, Inclusive, Respect, Professional

About Us

Services and Housing In the Province (
SHIP) is a Provincial leader in the broader public sector that builds strategic partnerships and programs that support the fundamental rights for Housing and Health Services throughout the Peel Region, Dufferin County, Region of Waterloo and surrounding areas.

Our commitment to increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness is at the forefront of every employee we hire.

We value compassion, hope, inclusiveness, respect, and professionalism.

Our organization has supported the region for over 35 years and employs over 300 passionately engaged employees ranging from office administration, nurses, and service health specialists to housing specialists all dedicated to the community, clients, and families.

Accessibility

SHIP commits to ensuring that our organization is an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace that reflects our values as an organization and the diversity of those we serve.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone and accept applicants from all backgrounds.

As an Organization, we strive to be equitable and inclusive in all that we do. Equity is a core value and we are committed to providing an inclusive selection process. We encourage applicants from equity-deserving communities including wo