EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE:
The following employment package contains information to apply for the Shelter Worker
– Off the Street Emergency Shelter: Full-Time Permanent position.
The package contains (for your information):
1. Job Posting
2. Job Description “Shelter Worker, Off the Street”
3. Scenario Questions
4. Employment Application
5. Job Applicant Screening Form
Requirements for submission:
1. Applicant’s Resume & Cover Letter
2. Completion of Application Form
3. Completion of Scenario Questions (2)
4. Completion of Job Applicant Screening Form
POSTING: Shelter Worker, Full-time Permanent position
If you want to work with a community leader in mental health and addictions services, then come work with us! As a recovery-oriented and people focused organization, we utilize evidence-based and best practices, through a psychosocial rehabilitation approach. We are proud of our positive and fair work-place culture, where staff have opportunities for learning and development. We value staff and offer work-life balance with a generous vacation package, benefits and pension plan. We are looking for motivated team players with a desire to make a difference!
RESPONSIBILITY: Reporting to the Coordinator of Shelter Services, the Shelter Worker (SW) will provide assistance, support and advocacy to individuals accessing the shelter who identify as male or without a gender, “Non-Binary,” and are comfortable in a men’s shelter. The Shelter Worker will focus on building and maintaining relationships, providing a safe place to sleep; assisting in diversion, connecting to community support services for housing, and mental health and addiction when identified by the individual based on their needs.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education requirements: A post-secondary degree or diploma in human services or related discipline (minimum 2 years); or a post-secondary degree or diploma in human services or related field (1 year) plus 1 year experience working in the mental health/addictions field or 1 year experience working with marginalized populations.
Language requirements: Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in French is an
asset. Priority will be given to candidates who are bilingual in French and English as per our French Language Service Plan.
Professional designation/certification: No registration, professional designation or
certification required
UNION MEMERSHIP: This position is included within the collective bargaining unit, (Ontario
Public Service Employees Union, Local 666).
SALARY: $17.9802 /hour
LOCATION: Sudbury
TO APPLY: Please complete the employment package available at http://sm.cmha.ca/getinvolved/careers/ and submit to the attention of Human Resources:
By email: [email protected]
By Fax: 705-675-7247 to the attention of: Lisa Schutt (marked "CONFIDENTIAL")
DEADLINE: The deadline for accepting applications is July 24, 2020 at 12:00 noon
INTERVIEW DATE: TBD
Canadian Mental Health Association-Sudbury/Manitoulin (CMHA-S/M) offers competitive benefitsincluding vacation, extended health and dental benefits (paid jointly by the employer and employee),and a pension plan through HOOPP which is currently is 6.9% of your annualized earnings up to theYear’s Maximum Pension Earnings (YMPE) and 9.2% of your annualized earnings above theYMPE.
CMHA-S/M is an equal opportunity employer. CMHA-S/M follows AODA legislation and supportspersons with disabilities with accommodations. Please notify us if you have any accessibilityrequirements.
CMHA-S/M is a unionized work environment through the Ontario Public Service Employees Union(OPSEU).
If French language proficiency is a requirement of this position, an informal, French languageevaluation will be conducted prior to hire.
Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this/thesepositions only.
All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will becontacted.
TROUSSE DE CANDIDATURE :
La trousse de candidature suivante contient des renseignements sur la marche à suivre pour postuler au poste de travailleur de l’abri – Abri d’urgence hors rue, permanent à temps plein
La trousse comprend (à titre d’information) : 1. l’avis d’emploi
2. la description du poste de travailleur de l’abri – abri d’accès facile
3. des questions fondées sur un scénario
4. le formulaire de demande d’emploi
5. le formulaire de présélection des candidats
Exigences de la candidature :
1. Curriculum vitæ et lettre de présentation du candidat
2. Demande d’emploi dûment remplie
3. Réponses aux questions fondées sur un scénario (2)
4. Formulaire de présélection des candidats dûment rempli
AVIS D’EMPLOI : Travailleur de l’abri, permanent à temps plein
Si vous désirez travailler avec un chef de file communautaire des services de santé mentale et de toxicomanie, venez travailler avec nous! En tant qu’organisme axé sur la réadaptation et les personnes, nous faisons appel à des pratiques exemplaires et fondées sur les preuves pour mettre en œuvre une approche de réadaptation psychosociale. Nous sommes fiers de notre milieu de travail positif et juste, dans lequel les employés ont l’occasion d’apprendre et de se perfectionner. Nous valorisons nos employés et leur offrons un bel équilibre travail-vie, ainsi qu’un généreux régime de vacances, d’avantages sociaux et de retraite. Nous sommes à la recherche de personnes motivées, ayant un esprit d’équipe et un réel désir d’apporter leur contribution!
RESPONSABILITÉS : Relevant du coordonnateur des services de l’abri, le travailleur de l’abri offrira de l’aide et du soutien aux gens qui se présentent à l’abri et défendra leurs intérêts. Ces personnes peuvent s’identifier comme hommes ou sans genre, « non binaires », et elles sont à l’aise dans un abri pour hommes. Le travailleur sera chargé de tisser et de renforcer des liens; d’offrir un endroit sécuritaire où dormir; de donner de l’aide en matière de déjudiciarisation; et de mettre en contact les gens avec des services de soutien communautaires de logement, de santé mentale et de toxicomanie, selon les besoins de chaque personne.
COMPÉTENCES : Exigences en matière d’études : un diplôme postsecondaire en services à la personne ou dans une discipline connexe (au moins deux ans); ou un diplôme postsecondaire en services à la personne ou dans une discipline connexe (un an) avec une année d’expérience dans le domaine de la santé mentale ou de la toxicomanie ou une année d’expérience dans un poste auprès des populations marginalisées.
Exigences linguistiques : Une maîtrise de l’anglais est requise et une maîtrise du français est considérée comme un atout. La priorité sera donnée aux candidats bilingues (français et anglais) selon notre plan de services en français.
Désignation ou reconnaissance professionnelle : aucune certification, désignation ou reconnaissance
professionnelle n’est requise.
ADHÉSION SYNDICALE : ce poste est inclus dans l’unité de négociation collective (Syndicat des employées et employés de la fonction publique de l’Ontario, section locale 666).
SALAIRE : 17,9802 $ l’heure
LIEU : Sudbury
POUR POSER VOTRE CANDIDATURE : veuillez remplir la trousse de candidature disponible à https://sm.cmha.ca/fr/participez/carrieres/ et la faire parvenir à l’attention des Ressources humaines :
Par courriel: [email protected]
Par télécopieur: 705-675-7247 parvenir à l'attention de Lisa Schutt (CONFIDENTIEL)
DATE LIMITE : nous acceptons les demandes d’emploi jusqu’à midi le 24 juillet 2020.
DATE D’ENTREVUES : à confirmer
L’Association canadienne pour la santé mentale – Sudbury/Manitoulin (ACSM – S/M) offre desavantages sociaux concurrentiels, y compris des vacances, une assurance maladiecomplémentaire, une assurance dentaire et un régime de pension par l’entremise du Healthcare ofOntario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
L’ACSM – S/M est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Ellerespecte la Loi sur l’accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées de l’Ontario et appuie lespersonnes handicapées en leur offrant des mesures d’adaptation. Veuillez nous indiquer si vousavez des exigences en matière d’accessibilité.
L’ACSM – S/M est un milieu de travail syndiqué par l’entremise du Syndicat des employées etemployés de la fonction publique de l’Ontario (SEFPO).
Si la maîtrise du français est une exigence de ce poste, une évaluation informelle des capacités enfrançais sera effectuée avant l’embauche.
Les renseignements personnels soumis ne serviront qu’à établir votre admissibilité à ce poste.
Nous remercions tous les candidats pour leur intérêt. Toutefois, nous ne communiquerons qu’avecles personnes choisies pour une entrevue.
INCUMBENT: 1.0 FTE REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Shelter Services
PROGRAM: Low Barrier Shelter APPROVED BY:
DATE APPROVED/REVISED: April 2019 HOURS: Hours will Vary
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Coordinator of Shelter Services, the Shelter Worker (SW) will work within a low barrier environment and provide assistance, support and advocacy to individuals accessing the service when identified by the individual based on their needs.
The SW will be required to work days, evenings, weekdays, weekends and holidays as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides support to individual to assist in their recovery
Providing assistance and support to individuals.
Developing and maintaining effective individual/ staff relations
Assisting all individuals with referrals to support services as identified by the individual
Recognizing and respecting individuals that are accepting service self-direction
Demonstrate harm reduction and recovery oriented practice (ROP) philosophy andpractices within daily work and interactions
Outreach services as required; building relationships with potential service recipientsand referring agencies
Participates in the safety of the program participants at all times.
2. Assists in the daily functions of the shelter
Ensuring individuals follow program rules and regulations.
Completing daily documentation as per program requirements
Cleaning/Sanitation duties as per shift rotation.
Communicate with medical services when medical issues are identified
SHELTER WORKER, LOW
BARRIER SHELTER
3. Works within the Policies and Procedures of the CMHA
Works to achieve the agency and program goals
Maintains and collects appropriate records of data, research and interactions as peragency guidelines.
4. Professionalism
Represents program and agency in a professional manner through embracing and
fostering the CMHA culture, mission, respectful communication and ethical decision
making.
Represents service/program or agency in the community and complies with service area
policies.
5. Avails self of opportunities for professional development
Complete and participate in CMHA training as per agency standards
Attend enhanced learning opportunities and educational sessions when offered.
6. Reports to supervisor and participates in supervision as directed.
Participating in supervision with Coordinator as required and completion of
performance appraisals as per the CMHA standard.
Actively contributes to the improvement of the services offered and the processes
through which these services are delivered.
Knowledge and Skills may include:
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong work organization and time management skills
Strong negotiation, consultation and collaboration skills actively working towardsresolution.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with community partners
Creative problem solving skills
Education and Experience may include:
Completion of a diploma or degree in a human services area (minimum 2 years).
Minimum of 1 year of experience; in effectively working with marginalized populations
experiencing homelessness and a demonstrated ability to form rapport with target population.
Experience within the Mental Health/Addictions setting considered an asset.
Certification in First Aid & CPR; Certification in NVCI an asset
Bilingualism (French/English) is essential for 50% of positions
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
The following competencies are required for this position:
Teamwork and Collaboration
Expresses positive expectations of others in terms of their abilities, expected contributions and responsibilities. Speaks of team members in positive terms. Is looked to by team members as a valuable source of information.
Coping Able to maintain a mature problem-solving attitude while dealing with interpersonal conflict, hazardous conditions, personal rejection, hostility or time demands.
Assertiveness Able to maturely express one’s feelings and opinions in spite of disagreement: accurately communicate to others regardless of their status or position.
Perceptivity Able to interpret verbal and non-verbal behavior; to develop accurate perception and understanding of others feelings, need, values and opinion; to be sensitive to and aware of personality differences and conflicts.
Interaction Able to communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization