Shelter Resource Worker

Qualifications & Competence

• Related Certificate; or minimum Grade 12 education, plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience 
• Familiarity with community resources; such as addiction, mental health, income assistance and harm reduction 
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
• Crisis Intervention Skills (CPI), Naloxone and Trauma Inform Practice training is an asset 
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting 
• Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload 
• Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills 
• Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries 
• Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment 
• Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment 
• A minimum of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use 
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector required