Front Line Shelter Support Worker

Elliot Lake

Social Services

POSTED: 1 month ago

Elliot Lake Women's Group

4044

June 02, 2023

19.19

Full Time , Part Time

Part-Time Front Line Shelter Support Worker

Probationary rate: 19.19/hour
Level 1 rate: 20.33/hour
Level 2 rate: 21.38/hour

- Minimum Education: Post secondary diploma or degree in Human Services or equivalent from a Canadian College or University.
- Minimum Experience: 2 years of experience with prior experience in the area of violence against women and children
- Proven ability to support abused women both in a shelter setting and on a crisis support telephone line
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to working within a feminist intersectional perspective
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression, Women Centered, Harm Reduction and Trauma Informed Care Principles
- Proven conflict resolutions skills with co-workers and clients
- Ability to work day, night and weekend shifts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well independently and within a team environment
- Ability to work in a crisis environment
- Competence in assessing safety and prioritizing needs and demands
- Effective use of healthy boundaries; knowledge of community resources
- Current First Aid/CPR
- Current cleared Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Computer literacy
- Good working knowledge of the French language a definite asset.
- Ability to complete assigned housekeeping and kitchen duties and participate in preparation of meals and clean up where required.
- Working conditions include: Physical - extended lengths of time performing physical duties such as lifting, bending, reaching, walking, occasional work outside, shift work