Women's Emergency Shelter Worker - Part-time &

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Women’s Emergency Shelter Worker

POSITION TITLE : Women’s Emergency Shelter Worker

PROGRAM : Women’s Emergency Shelter Program

REPORTS TO : Shelter Program Coordinator

POSITION :Provide emergency shelter services to 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 experience working with women and gender diverse people who face multiple barriers, such as poverty, isolation, discrimination, trauma, criminalization, mental illness, substance abuse and homelessness.
• 1-year experience working with women in a residential setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Experience using HIFIS software.
• Knowledge of Housing First Principles.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Excellent recording and data collection skills.
• Advanced oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Community relations, public education and collaborative skills.
• Bilingualism considered an asset.

The Elizabeth Fry Society Attention: Hiring Committee

204 Elm Street, Sudbury, ON P3C 1V3

Job Types : Part-time, Casual

Salary : From $24.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekend availability