Overnight Awake Shelter Worker
Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society
(“Nurturing Families Living in Peace”)
The Shelter Wellness Worker works within a team of committed members who provide supportive counselling, referrals & advocacy, safety planning, and education on family violence, while families stay in our 32 bed emergency women’s shelter. All programs are offered within a wholistic approach which includes traditional Indigenous Spiritual concepts and ceremonies; blended with contemporary methods.
- Responsible for intake & discharge of residents;
- Provide immediate response to crisis calls & provide appropriate crisis intervention;
- Provide supportive counselling services, advocacy & referrals to residents of the shelter;
- Assist other Wellness Workers, Child Support Workers, volunteers & practicum students, when necessary;
- Maintain accurate documentation in each resident file, including all relevant forms, referrals, phone assessments & advocacy;
- Liaise with service providers to refer residents to appropriate resources and services.
- Compile daily stats;
- Maintain awareness and current knowledge of trends in services and best practices in family violence shelters in Alberta, and across the country;
- Knowledge of Danger Assessments;
- Ensure residents’ safety; including developing safety plans with clients and with those that call the crisis line;
- Ability to communicate & model healthy language and behaviours;
- Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with Awo Taan Healing Lodge policies;
- Data Entry;
- Light cleaning duties;
- Other duties, as required by the Residential Program Coordinator and/or Executive Director.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Social Work or related field with related experience;
- Registered Social Worker or similar accreditation;
- Understanding & knowledge of Indigenous culture and traditions, the ability to speak an Aboriginal language would be an asset;
- Knowledge of family violence & its effects;
- Strong assessment, conflict resolution, advocacy, interpersonal, & communication skills;
- Knowledge of community resources & programs available to support families;
- Strong organizational skills & initiative;
- Ability to work independently & as part of a team;
- Competent computer skills & accurate program record maintenance;
- Current Suicide Intervention/Prevention & CPR/First Aid training would be an asset;
- Must provide proof of a current Police Check & Child Welfare Intervention Services Check.
This is a full-time awake/overnight, rotating, shift from 10:00pm to 8:00am.
Closing Date: August 5, 2024
Thank you for applying. Only those short listed will be contacted.
Must submit a cover letter along with a resume to be considered. No phone calls or emails please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $21.00-$26.35 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-08-05
Expected start date: 2024-09-01
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