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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Shelter Support Worker (SSW)
Posted on November 08, 2024 by Employer details Atlantic Community Shelters Society (ACSS)
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Atlantic Community Shelters SocietySHELTER SUPPORT WORKER (Part Time, Full Time, Casual)About Atlantic Community Shelter Society Atlantic Community Shelters Society (ACSS) is a not for profit organization funded by the Department of Community Services and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. ACSS will specifically cater to seniors who are experiencing homelessness. Temporary pallet housing solutions will be offered to individuals to provide protection, safety and security. This approach allows the basic needs of individuals to be met while more permanent housing solution opportunities are identified. Every person living at ACSS will have individual plans to identify their unique challenges and needs and a solution-oriented approach to overcome the barriers that prevent them from securing permanent housing.Job PurposeThe Shelter Support Worker (SSW) will report directly to the Shelter Supervisor and will work within a collaborative team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide supports, services and address basic care needs of the participants of ACSS. The SSW will work individually with participants to address their individual concerns such as addictions and mental health and will be required to engage in 1-1 crisis counselling as required. The participants of ACSS will have their daily overall health and safety monitored while the SSW will be actively working in an open shelter working environment without a dedicated office space.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide support, supervision, basic care and assistance to homeless seniors who may be facing multiple barriers, mental health challenges and/or addictionsBuild a positive and meaningful rapport with participants while maintaining professional boundariesEngage in counselling and 1-1 crisis management as requiredRegularly monitor shelter guests, ensuring their right to privacy, dignity and confidentialityMonitor and assist with meal and snack set up as prepared by Shelter CookAssist with new intakes such as providing tours, introduction to policies and procedures, pallet shelter and answering participant questionsOrganizing storage units, light housekeeping and assisting with laundry as requiredWork collaboratively with all staff, management and shelter participants in a non-discriminatory mannerEnsure ACSS is a safe, secure, clean and comfortable environment for all staff, participants and volunteersAccurately record day to day happenings using appropriate methods, maintain data and incident reporting systemsCo-ordinates participant supports, performs pallet checks and personal searchesActs as a positive role model for allActs as an advocate for participants while always maintaining confidentialityPropose and assist in the development of programming, education and activities that cater to the participants needsAttend all meetings and care plans as requiredEnsure shelter supplies are maintainedAdapt to the complex needs and changing dynamics of a new Shelter and be able to adapt duties and tasks quickly to address any gapsCandidate ProfileRequirements: High School Diploma (or equivalent), requiredFirst Aid/CPR Certificate, an assetFood Handler's, an assetWHMIS, an assetOther Certifications will be considered an assetExperience working in the mental health field considered an assetExperience working with a geriatric population considered an assetMust provide a clear Criminal Background CheckOther: Strong English language skills; both oral and writtenWillingness to support volunteer and student placements by modelling professional behaviorHigh degree of compassion, resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptabilityStrong sense of team ethics, dedication and professionalismPersonable and creative. Enjoys company of others and conversingDemonstrated knowledge of cultural competenceAbility to work with vulnerable people who are facing many challengesSalary: $22/hourJob location: HRM; Dartmouth, Lower Sackville, Halifax locationsWork schedule: Rotational Work. Evening and/or- LocationLower Sackville, NS
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- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Casual employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #MB2411083325
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