Emergency Shelter Worker Summary
TheGDOO NAAGIDEWENDIMIGOOEmergency Low Barrier Shelter is designated to provide safe and warm lodging for individuals who, for a variety of reasons, find themselves to be homeless. This shelter aims to provide a real need for safe beds for individuals.
Responsibilities be responsible for the day to day operations;
Supervise individuals accessing services;
Provide a safe, accessible and trustworthy space;
Complete intakes/discharges and referrals;
Establish and maintain rapport with individuals accessing the service;
Implement policies and procedures and residency agreements in the spirit of fairness and respect;
Support individuals’ efforts to attain their goals through advocacy, research, and appropriate referrals;
Work as a resource for individuals, particularly around housing issues, support and advocacy;
Participate in on-going team building, to ensure peer accountability, strong communication and support;
Use intervention and mediation skills to defuse potential conflicts;
Perform light housekeeping and maintenance duties to ensure a safe work workplace;
Administrative duties, including case management, record keeping;
Participate in team activities,



training and decision-making;
Provide programming supports as identified;
Shift work that includes days, nights, evenings, and weekends;
Encourage and promote life skills within individuals.
Qualifications Have an intimate understanding of the lived experience of Anishinaabe people
Knowledge of traditional wellness approaches to healing
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong conflict resolution, and organizational skills
Creative problem-solving and solution focused
Certificates in: Safe Food Handlers, Mental Health First Aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (willingness to obtain)
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of work
Ability to work in a team approach and with minimal supervision
Salary $70,101.00
Attention: Melissa Roy
NAANDWECHIGE-GAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre
P.O. Box 101, 16A Complex Drive, Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0
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📌 Emergency Shelter Worker (Ontario)
🏢 NAANDWECHIGE-GAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre
📍 Ontario