Women's Shelter Support Worker (CSJ)

Mission Services of Hamilton•Hamilton, ON

13d•CA$23

About The Position

Violence Against Women’s Services Women’s Shelter Program Coordinator (Canada Summer Jobs Position) 8 Week Contract- 35 Hours Per Week 1 Position Wage: $22.60 Per Hour Posting No. MS0644

Requirements

Demonstrate a basic understanding of gender-based violence, homelessness, trauma and poverty
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and take initiative
Strong interpersonal skills
Exemplifies excellent skills in working with vulnerable people
Organized, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team setting
Demonstrated understanding around the importance of confidentiality
Committed to upholding the organization’s mission, values and standards
is between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
has a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulation
The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.
International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Ability to work a flexible schedule of days, evenings and weekends, depending on program needs

Responsibilities

Answer and direct telephone calls, including responding to the crisis lines if necessary
Assist with telephone assessments, safety planning and risk management
Assist with formal and informal resident engagement opportunities, including group facilitation and recreational activities
Monitor security of the house and residents entering and leaving the shelter
Assess the inventory of the house and resident-related items, and replenish stock as needed
Assist employees in the daily maintenance of the program; this may include, but is not limited to, such things as cleaning within the house, completing room turnover, and identifying maintenance and security needs
Offer support to the Child and Youth program, as needed
Provide front desk support to residents
Adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality
Ensure Mission Service’s workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures are followed at all times
Other duties as required to ensure the continuation of service to participants in the space