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Description
To support the everyday operations of The Gateway shelter, to build relationships with Gateway residents and Community Members, and to positively contribute to the Frontline Staff team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Admit and discharge residents as required
- Facilitate intake and triage processes for residents by taking required information, provide any requested information, orient residents to hostel regulations and schedules as well as all available services
- Ensure resident admission and discharge information is recorded in appropriate places
- Assist with supervision of residents
- Provide support, assistance and encouragement to residents
- Perform all necessary clerical duties for documentation, including SMIS, Hostel Registry, Triage, logbook entries, and all other required forms
- Make necessary referrals to case management department or pastoral care
- Sort and process resident mail on a daily basis, stamp and distribute all mail; redirect all mail for residents who are no longer at Gateway
- Report all building problems to the Environmental Services Coordinator
- Ensure all donations received after business hours are received and processed according to policy
- Ensure that all telephone calls are dealt with appropriately
- Enforce agency rules and expectations consistently
- Arrange for wake-up calls for residents who request them
- Night shifts are responsible for bed checks; to document all necessary ‘Beds Not Used’
- Store and properly document all residents’ belongings who have booked out.
- All shifts will make regular rounds throughout building, including walking through the dormitory and bathrooms
- Maintain a clean a welcoming atmosphere
- To perform all other related duties as required by management
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Certifications:
- High School Graduate with some further education in the social sciences field or equivalent experience
- Certification in CPR/First Aid and Crisis Intervention
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, addictions, and mental health
- Basic computer and clerical skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Ability to function as a team member
- Possess excellent problem-solving skills
Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:
- A clear vulnerable sector screening
- Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring, as well as updated annually
HOURS: Casual / On Call ** Availability for Night Shifts Required (8pm – 8am) **
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