cmhaca
Kenora Emergency Shelter Worker - Overnight
Kenora, Ontario · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 10 days ago
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About the role
- The Shelter worker will work twelve-hour night shifts.
Responsibilities
- They will participate as a member of a team of professionals whose focus is safety, stability and support for individuals in a housing crisis.
- Monitor and supervise the shelter and patrons, assist patrons of the shelter with needs, questions and maintain shelter order in accordance with CMHA Kenora Branch policies
- Perform administrative functions as directed
- Team Lead of any building maintenance issues to be addressed
- Participate on specific committees or working groups as assigned by Chief Executive Officer & Kenora Emergency Shelter Operations Team Lead
Requirements
- Ability to communicate professionally with community agencies
- Knowledge of community resources
- Understanding and applied knowledge of Recovery Model
- Ability to learn and understand online scheduling
- Demonstrated understanding of personal space and ability to role model healthy boundaries
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Assist with meal preparations, serving and clean up when required
- Diploma in social sciences or human services as asset, High school graduation diploma or GED minimum
- Experience working with individuals with mental health struggles and addictions and/or demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable populations
- Personal qualities of empathy, understanding, and patience
- Good interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
- Cultural competence for diverse populations
- Understanding of trauma informed practice and implementation
- Good documentation skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations
Benefits
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Paid Vacation Days
- Learning & professional development opportunities
- Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
- Assess and assist patrons with personal needs (e.g. personal hygiene, nutrition, medical or emotional)
- Attend monthly staff meetings and education/training opportunities as required
- Support an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services
- The Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
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