Regular, Part-Time Shelter Attendant – Red Lake

Competition # ISS 24-68

Join Our Team – Regular, Part-Time Shelter Attendant – Red Lake – Kenora District Services Board (kdsb.on.ca)

Situated along the Trans-Canada Highway between the neighbouring city centres of Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, the District of Kenora is comprised of several communities in Northwestern Ontario, offering an experience in nature like no other.  With its main administration office in Dryden and other office locations and ambulance bases across the District, the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) is the integrated service delivery agency dedicated to improving everyday lives through early learning and care, housing, paramedic, and social services.

Through the continued growth of our organization, we are currently seeking to hire a Regular, Part-Time Shelter Attendant located in Red Lake, Ontario to join our Integrated Social Services (ISS) team.  Our employees enjoy a healthy work environment, professional development, and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

Reporting to the Shelter Attendant In-Charge, the Shelter Attendant is responsible for providing care and supervision to patrons at the emergency shelter.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Complete daily intakes and note any illnesses, appointments, or specific information for patrons.
• Responsible for the implementation of programming based on the KDSB Shelter Standards guide.
• Responsible for supporting daily shelter operations and programming with patrons to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Collaborate with partnering community agencies who provide programming and support to the patrons accessing the emergency shelter.
• Maintain a positive environment by following procedures of the emergency shelter and the KDSB Shelter Standards guide.  Applies directives consistently to provide appropriate limits and positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviour.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the shelter by sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping.  Maintains cupboards, shelves, books, and other equipment, restocking various supplies as required.  Disinfects washrooms, surfaces, and equipment as required.
• Administers first aid as required and fills out our correct incident and ill health forms as per policy guidelines.
• Supervise patrons to ensure their safety and well-being.  Monitors and reports a patron’s health and well-being to the Shelter Attendant In-Charge or designate.
• Responds to patron questions and concerns about daily activities and behaviour.  Refers major concerns and problems to the Shelter Attendant In-Charge or designate.
• Perform other related duties as required.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, program policies, directives, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the KDSB Shelter Standards and Coordinated Access.
• Knowledge and understanding of factors impacting homelessness.
• Understanding, awareness and inclusion of all cultures within programming.

QUALIFICATIONS WILL INCLUDE:

• Successful completion of High School Diploma.
• Experience working with a diverse population.
• Experience working in the homelessness field is an asset.
• Obtain Safe Food Handling certification.
• A satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

The hourly wage for this position is $24.62.  Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by email, referencing the competition number in the subject line of the e-mail to the:

Human Resources Department
Kenora District Services Board
Email: hr@kdsb.on.ca

THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

While all responses are appreciated, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Confidential information provided by applicants will be used for the purpose of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The KDSB will make accommodations available wherever possible to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process. The KDSB is an equal opportunity employer.