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shelter supervisor - social services

shelter supervisor - social services

Ben Said ServicesSt. John's, NL, CA
12 days ago
Salary
CA$20.00–CA$22.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week
  • Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year
  • or equivalent experience

    • Work site environment

    • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
    • Services for the homeless

      • Work setting

    • Women's shelter
    • Shelter for the homeless

      • Tasks

    • Prepare reports or case histories
    • Supervise support staff
    • Administrative and office activities
    • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
    • Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
    • Food preparation
    • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
    • Resolve conflict situations
    • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
    • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
    • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
    • Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
    • Assist clients / guests with special needs
    • Supervise office and volunteer staff

      • Supervision

    • 11-15 people
    • Staff in various areas of responsibility

      • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

    • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
    • Mental health first aid Certificate
    • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
    • First Aid Certificate

      • Target audience

    • Aboriginal groups
    • Culturally diverse groups
    • Elderly
    • Families
    • Females
    • Males
    • Persons with mental health disabilities
    • Persons with physical disabilities
    • Street population

      • Computer and technology knowledge

    • Electronic mail
    • MS Office

      • Security and safety

    • Bondable
    • Criminal record check

      • Transportation / travel information

    • Valid driver's licence

      • Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Ability to work independently
    • Fast-paced environment
    • Work under pressure
    • Attention to detail

      • Weight handling

    • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

      • Personal suitability

    • Efficient interpersonal skills
    • Excellent oral communication
    • Judgement
    • Values and ethics
    • Client focus
    • Excellent written communication
    • Flexibility
    • Initiative
    • Team player
    • Organized

      • Health benefits

    • Dental plan
    • Health care plan
    • Paramedical services coverage
    • Vision care benefits

      • Other benefits

    • Learning / training paid by employer