Women's Shelter Worker - Casual
Posted Nov 13, 2024 | 4:24 PM by Joan
North East Outreach and Support Services Inc.
Job Posting Competition #: N1113-01
Women’s Shelter Worker – Casual
Posting date: November 13, 2024
Closing Date: November 30, 2024
Our Mission: North East Outreach and Support Services enhances the safety and wellness, and nurtures personal growth of individuals and families in crisis in Saskatchewan.
Summary:
The Shelter Worker demonstrates knowledge of and empathy for women and children fleeing interpersonal violence in a non-judgemental, caring and loving environment.
Responsibilities
- Client Care
- Complete client intake & discharge
- Provide client support, referrals, safety planning and advocacy
- Manage crisis interventions
- Provide transportation as required
- Daily Operations
- Cleaning, cooking & general household maintenance
- Answer Crisis Line
- Uphold house regulations
- Maintain security protocols
- Facilitation
- Ensure opportunities for life skills & education
- Provide opportunities for recreational activities
- Administrative Duties
- Maintain client files
- Gather confidential data & documentation
- Attend meetings
- Perform general office duties
- Community Relations
- Ensure donations are recorded, sorted and washed prior to storage
- Deliver community presentations
Expectations
- Follow a strict code of confidentiality at all times
- Adhere to agency policies and procedures
- Work independently and in a team atmosphere, in accordance to the agency philosophy, mission and goals
- Complete administrative documentation related to position duties, including outcome measurements, statistics, report writing, timesheets, and expense claims
- Maintain professional and ethical boundaries
- Be non-judgmental, respectful, empathetic to clients’ needs, and a healthy role model
- Participate in community awareness initiatives and training as directed by the Executive Director
- Complete required valid training within 30 days of hire:
- Crisis Line
- CPR/First Aide
- Safe Food Handling Course/WHMIS
Qualifications
- Minimum of Grade 12 and 2 year’s experience in the human services field
- Life experience surviving Domestic Violence and moving on w 2 years of healthy living are an asset.
- A combination of education and experience required to fulfill the duties above
- Crisis management skills are an asset
- Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, nights and weekends
- Demonstrate knowledge of and empathy for victims of interpersonal violence
- Must live within the service area of North East Outreach and Support Services Inc.
- Possess a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license
- Must be prepared to provide a criminal records check, vulnerable persons check
Salary Range: $18.00 – $23.76 hourly range
To apply:
Send cover letter specifying competition number and CV or Resume with three references via email with to:
Tawni Teiber, Shelter Manager
North East Outreach and Support Services, Inc.
124 McKendry Ave West
Melfort, SK S0E 1A0
Only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted for interviews.