This position is a key member of the emergency shelter team at the Yellowknife Women's Centre, one of the programs operated by the Yellowknife Women's Society.

The Emergency Shelter Support Worker provides direct support/supervision to shelter residents within the Emergency Shelter and ensures services are professionally provided to residents and visitors.

Scope

• The Emergency Shelter Support Worker fills in for program employees when necessary and provides direct participant support when program  needs require.
• The worker oversees the residents accessing the Emergency Shelter to ensure they are safe and abiding by the shelter rules.
• The worker ensures visitors and program users are treated professionally and ensures files, records and administrative tools are professionally implemented and maintained.
• The worker ensures the Centre premises are clean, safe and maintained and all daily duties are completed as assigned.
• The occupant will serve as a role model for positive and fair attitude and behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and oversight for Emergency Shelter
• Oversight of meal preparation and clean up
• Facilitation of Daily Event
• Intake of Shelter residents
• Reporting
• Consultation

• Diploma in social work, plus one years experience within a non-profit preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience providing supports to women and homeless people from diverse backgrounds that struggle with a myriad of challenges.
• Broad knowledge of social and economic issues facing Northern women and in particular, First Nations, Inuit and Inuvialuit women.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to work cooperatively and professionally as part of a team and with other agencies and community partners.
• Good computer skills.
• Updated immunization and criminal records check
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certification

Personal Attributes

• maintain strict confidentiality in performing the responsibilities of this position.
• be self-motivated and have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• demonstrate the ability to accept responsibility, be open-minded and honest
• be supportive, compassionate and understanding
• have excellent communication skills.
• be able to work in a high stress work environment.

The Yellowknife Women's Society is a non-profit charitable organization with a mandate to support the social, cultural and economic autonomy of northern women and their families.