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Job Title:\u00a0Shelter Program Worker<\/strong><\/p>\n Status:\u00a0Full-time, indeterminate<\/strong><\/p>\n Hours:\u00a035 hours\/week \u2013 ability to work flexible hours (including 12.25 hour shifts on a day and overnight rotational basis) is required<\/strong><\/p>\n Benefits:\u00a04 weeks of vacation leave, Personal leave, Cost-share insurance and health coverage, HOOPP pension<\/strong><\/p>\n Salary:\u00a0$45,129 annually<\/strong><\/p>\n Application Deadline:\u00a0April 5, 11:59 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bringing care and community together since 1986. Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre connects children, youth, parents, adults and seniors with services and resources in Ottawa west. We are committed to supporting our diverse communities in far west Ottawa by providing and coordinating accessible health and social services. Our work is guided by our four core beliefs:\u00a0empowerment,\u00a0equity,\u00a0partnership\u00a0and\u00a0innovation\u00a0and demonstrated through our day-to-day interactions with clients, partners, volunteers, members and staff.<\/p>\n Working at WOCRC means working within our Guiding Beliefs and making a difference to our community. As our employees support the community, WOCRC supports and values its employees by offering a generous wellness package including vacation leave, personal leave, insurance and health coverage, HOOPP enrolment, and maternity leave top-up for full-time indeterminate employees.<\/p>\n WOCRC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. WOCRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Support and\/or accommodation is available through all phases of our hiring process, please let us know how we can support you.<\/p>\n Position Summary Principal Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong> Advocacy on Behalf of Abused Women and Their Children:<\/strong> Knowledge, Experience and Skills<\/strong> Hours of Work:<\/strong> Please apply online via this career centre. The application deadline is\u00a0April 5, 2023 at 11:59 p.m..<\/strong><\/p>\n Submit any questions to\u00a0careers@wocrc.ca. Note that applications submitted via email\u00a0will not be considered.<\/strong><\/p>\n Address cover letters to:<\/p>\n People Services Manager<\/p>\n Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre<\/p>\n 2 MacNeil Court<\/p>\n Kanata, ON K2L 4H7<\/p>\n We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business and job requirements. 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\nThe Shelter Program Worker provides immediate and responsive crisis support to abused women and their children at Chrysalis House, in accordance with the WOCRC Vision, Mission, and the Health Equity and Inclusion lens. \u00a0Participation in, and promotion of, cooperative living is a component of this position.<\/p>\n
\nProvide Direct Service:<\/strong>
\nAssess requests for residential shelter services according to Chrysalis House (CH) policies and procedures, ensure alternatives are found if CH services are not appropriate;
\nProvide crisis intervention through telephone and personal contact with abused women and their children;
\nAssess level of risk and execute emergency measures as necessary;
\nConduct intake and discharge processes for all residents;
\nEnsure that all health, medical and safety needs of residents are attended to;
\nEnsure effective day-to-day operation of services at CH; including but not limited to: answering crisis, business and donation lines, answering the door and accepting donations;
\nEnsure the general cleanliness of CH including, but not limited to, transitioning rooms and supporting residents to participate in household responsibilities;
\nCheck-in with residents on each shift.<\/p>\n
\nAdvocate for the needs of abused women and children as required;
\nPromote participation of women in activities designed to educate and\/or advocate for prevention of violence against women.
\nEnsure Coordination of Policy and Service:
\nCollaborate with the Child & Youth Counsellor, Family Support Counsellor and Case Managers;
\nMaintain accurate and up-to-date client records;
\nUtilize internal communication mechanisms such as the Log Book, Shift Change binder, etc.
\nComplete CH shift change when arriving\/departing;
\nComplete evening\/overnight\/weekend checklists including any household tasks as assigned by the Food and House Care Worker.<\/p>\n
\nSocial Service Worker diploma or equivalent in experience, education and training;
\nDemonstrated commitment to, and knowledge of, community-based model of intervention and feminist principles;
\nKnowledge of\u00a0Violence Against Women\u00a0issues;
\nDemonstrated crisis intervention skills;
\nProven conflict resolution skills;
\nExperience working with volunteers;
\nProven ability to work independently, and within a team approach;
\nStrong communication skills;
\nMulti-tasking abilities;
\nDemonstrated ability to identify and serve the needs of diverse communities.<\/p>\n
\nThe hours of work are 12.25 hour shifts on a day and overnight rotational basis;
\nThe hours of work are subject to change based upon client needs;
\nHours are reflective of a 24\/7 operation;
\nMust be available to work evenings, weekends and overnights.<\/p>\n