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shelter worker Verified

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Employer details Muskoka Women's Advocacy Group

Job details

  • LocationVarious locationsBracebridge, , ON
    Huntsville, , ON
  • Salary20.74 hourly / 1 to 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Casual employmentPart time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
  • Start date Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies 2 vacancies
  • Verified
  • Source Job Bank #2879481

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • or equivalent experience
  • Women's studies
  • Social work, general
  • Social sciences, general

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

  • Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
  • Services for the homeless

Work setting

  • Women's shelter
  • Social service or charity agency
  • Shelter for the homeless
  • Residential

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Interview inmates to assess adjustment problems
  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

Supervision

  • 5-10 people
  • 11-15 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Females
  • Abused adults

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Electronic mail
  • MS Office

Area of work experience

  • Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure

Weight handling

  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Judgement
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2024-04-29

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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