Shelter Workers

M'Chigeeng First Nation; M’Chigeeng; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

M'Chigeeng First Nation is seeking a Shelter Worker to support an emergency shelter. You will handle intake, orientation, and support services to individuals while maintaining a safe environment and building trust within the community.

Responsibilities include liaising with the Mental Health and Addictions Supervisor, assisting with basic needs, and collecting data via the EMR system to help improve shelter operations and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Certificate or Diploma in Human Services Field of Study required.
• First Aid/CPR may be required or obtained.
• Knowledge of MFN community is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out shelter intake on criteria and assist with referrals.
• Welcome individuals, explain aid and shelter rules, provide support.
• Ensure safety by observing environments and de-escalating tensions.
• Gather information to improve shelter services and outcomes.
• Perform light housekeeping and data collection using EMR system.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of MFN community

Ability to work independently

Ability to observe behavioural changes

Rapport building with clients

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Human Services Field of Study

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Shelter Workers

Department: Health and Wellness- Healing Model
Classification/Level: CS-3 ($25.00 per hour)
Employment Status:Temporary Full-Time

Reporting Relationship
The Shelter Workers will report to and work under the general guidance of the Mental Health and Addictions Supervisor.

Job Summary

The Shelter Workers will carry out a variety of duties related to the operation of an emergency shelter including accepting referrals based on predetermined criteria, intake and orienting individuals, providing support and advocacy that meet the needs of individuals entering the shelter. Including but not limited to the provision of food, clothing, and support toward the resolutions of issues that have rendered them homeless. The Shelter Worker will focus on building and maintaining relationships and providing individuals with a safe space to sleep.

Essential Functions

• Performs shelter intake on established criteria; notifies the Drug Strategy Coordinator and identifies available services in and around community.
• Welcomes new individuals, informing them of the aid available, shelter rules and making them comfortable through methods such as providing support, supervision, food, clothing, and shelter.
• Observes individuals and their environments to ensure the safety of individuals and the premises by performing duties such as reporting unsafe conditions, incidents and/or behaviours, interacting with individuals including observing behaviour, investigating disturbances, dealing with emergencies in accordance with guidelines and reporting incidents to appropriate staff and/or authorities. De-escalate volatile situations through methods such as non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
• Gathers pertinent information to gain a better understanding of homelessness in the community and to assist in improving support services that are offered.
• And other related duties as assigned.
• Perform light housekeeping and maintenance duties to ensure a safe work environment
• Collect essential data using the EMR system

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Completion of a Certificate or Diploma in Human Services Field of Study
• Valid G License is an asset
• Valid First Aid and CPR or must obtain
• Knowledge of MFN community
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge/familiarity with related resources such as: Mental Health, Income Assistance, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Practice, Addictions Support organizations, etc. is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to observe and recognize behavioural changes and resolve problems in individuals
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport individuals accessing services
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a VSS clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault, or related charges. The VSS must be current 30-days and must be an original.

Job Category: Health ServicesMental HealthMental Health & Addictions
Postal Code: P0P 1G0
Salary: CS-3 ($25 per hour)