Job Board > Shelter Attendant (Extreme Weather Response) - Options Community Services
Position: Shelter Attendant (Extreme Weather Response)
Deadline: October 12, 2024
Posted: September 21, 2024
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Job Description / Duties
Are you committed to offering support and care during critical times? Join us as a Shelter Attendant for our Extreme Weather Response team, where you'll provide essential overnight care and support to individuals in urgent need. In this role, you will implement strategies to help residents develop the skills necessary to secure stable housing and access other vital resources. By interacting with residents in a positive and supportive manner, you will work collaboratively to help them achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being. If you're ready to make a tangible impact during extreme weather events and support those facing immediate challenges, we encourage you to apply.
Reporting to the Program Manager, our selected candidate will ensure a safe and secure environment for residents by managing the premises, handling conflicts, and supervising chores. You will conduct client intakes, provide orientation, and establish clear boundaries to foster a positive atmosphere. Your responsibilities include maintaining safety, providing basic necessities, supporting residents with their barriers, and documenting interactions. You will manage shelter supplies, participate in facility maintenance, respond to emergencies, and visit other sites as needed. Your role also involves
Qualifications / Required Skills
The Extreme Weather Response Program is operated in conjunction with HSABC, BC Housing, and Options and runs from October through April. Options operates 3 low barrier extreme weather shelters in varying locations throughout Surrey and Delta that provide basic services and shelter to street-entrenched populations.
The ideal candidate for this position should have a diploma in social services or related field, or at least one year of experience working with vulnerable populations, with education and experience considered together. A valid First Aid Certificate, Class 5 Driver’s license, and access to a reliable vehicle are required.
The successful candidate will be working the following schedule:
•Shift Hours: 9:30 PM - 7:30 AM
•Work Pattern: Rotational shift schedule
•Week 1: 4 days on, 3 days off
•Week 2: 3 days on, 4 days off
The role involves assignments to various shelter locations as needed.
Key skills include adaptability to a dynamic environment, high motivation, sensitivity, strong time management, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation abilities. Effective team collaboration, communication skills, and the ability to develop program materials are essential. Candidates must work independently, handle sensitive issues confidentially, respect cultural diversity, and demonstrate a problem-solving approach.
This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.
Additional Information
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through this link: https://rb.gy/tcd4xz and click the “APPLY” button.
Salary: JJEP Wage Grid Level 10 ($25.95-29.76)
Contact Information
humanresources@options.bc.ca
Employer Profile
Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.