Full-time/Rotating Schedule (Days/Afternoons/Nights)/$24.00 per hour
POSITION TITLE:
Safe Harbour House Support Staff
PROGRAM:
Safe Harbour House Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing
REPORTS TO:
Safe Harbour House Program Manager
POSITION:
Provide emergency shelter and transitional housing services to women, young women and gender diverse people as per Housing First Guidelines, Service Agreement and standards.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Minimum post-secondary education in a related field (Social Service Worker, Social Work, Mental Health and Addictions)
CPIC Clearance, CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Prevention, CPR and First Aid, Suicide Intervention Training
1-year (preferred) experience working with women, young women and gender diverse people who face multiple barriers, such as poverty, isolation, discrimination, trauma, criminalization, mental illness, substance abuse and homelessness
1-year (preferred) experience working with individuals in a residential setting
Knowledge of issues relating to women, young women and gender diverse individuals experiencing homelessness
1-year (preferred) experience conducting one-on-one and group programming
Excellent recording and data collection skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
Conflict resolution skills
Experience using HIFIS software
Computer literacy skills, including use of Microsoft office
Knowledge of Housing First principles and community resources
Advanced oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Bilingualism considered an asset
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide direct client services to women, young women and gender diverse individuals accessing Safe Harbour House emergency shelter and transitional housing
Deliver services including: intake, referrals, crisis intervention, one-on-one supportive counselling, group programming, housing diversion assistance and advocacy
Provide supportive assistance for daily activities including meals, cleaning, laundry, leisure and others
Prepare group or one-on one sessions, facilitate the sessions, incorporate guest speakers where appropriate, maintain records of attendance and program statistics
Collect statistical data, prepare reports on the program activities as requested and required
Maintain accurate, up to date client files and case notes
Develop, maintain and sustain stakeholder relationships required within position
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Northeastern Ontario, in accordance with its intersectional feminist approach and anti-racism and anti-oppression framework, welcomes applications from people who reflect the diversity of our community. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Education:
Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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