• Contract
  • Part Time
  • M'Chigeeng
  • $25.00 CDN / Hour
  • February 27, 2025

Website M'Chigeeng First Nation

Shelter Workers
Department: Mental Health & Addictions
Classification: Community Services Level 2 ($25.00 per hour)
Employment Status: On Call

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Shelter Workers will report to and work under the general guidance of the Shelter Coordinator.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Shelter Workers will carry out a variety of duties related to the operation of an emergency shelter, including accepting referrals based on predetermined criteria, intake and orienting individuals, and providing support and advocacy that meet the needs of individuals entering the shelter. This includes, but is not limited to, the provision of food, clothing, and support toward the resolution of issues that have rendered them homeless. The Shelter Worker will focus on building and maintaining relationships and providing individuals with a safe space to sleep.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs shelter intake on established criteria; notifies the Drug Strategy Coordinator and identifies available services in and around community.
Welcomes new individuals, informing them of the aid available and shelter rules and making them comfortable through methods such as providing support, supervision, food, clothing, and shelter.
Observes individuals and their environments to ensure the safety of individuals and the premises by performing duties such as reporting unsafe conditions, incidents and/or behaviours, interacting with individuals including observing behaviour, investigating disturbances, dealing with emergencies in accordance with guidelines and reporting incidents to appropriate staff and/or authorities. De-escalate volatile situations through methods such as non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
Gathers pertinent information to better understand homelessness in the community and to assist in improving support services.
And other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a Certificate or Diploma in Human Services Field of Study
Grade 12 or equivalent
Valid G License is an asset
Valid First Aid and CPR or must obtain
Knowledge of MFN community
Excellent interpersonal skills

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge/familiarity with related resources such as: Mental Health, Income Assistance, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Practice, Addictions Support organizations, etc. is an asset.
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
Ability to observe and recognize behavioural changes and resolve problems in individuals
Ability to establish and maintain rapport individuals accessing services
CRC/VSS requirement, thirty (30) days current, original or certified copy
CRC/VSS Rationale:  M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory.  Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and the CRC must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to alcohol, drugs, assault, violence and theft.  The CRC and VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an Original.

Interested applicants must submit a Cover Letter, Resume, Two (2) Current Reference Contact Information to:

CONFIDENTIAL: SHELTER WORKERS
c/o Human Resources – Mental Health and Addictions Department
M’Chigeeng First Nation Administration, P.O. Box 333 M’Chigeeng, ON P0P 1G0
Or via Email: employment@mchigeeng.ca

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To apply for this job email your details to employment@mchigeeng.ca