Overview
At Coverdale Centre for Women, we believe in the inherent worth of all persons and their right to be treated with dignity and respect. Our mission is to create a safe environment with empowering opportunities for women and gender diverse people of all ages. We do this through transitional housing, housing support programs, an emergency shelter, and a community based residential facility. We work with women and gender diverse people who are precariously housed, unhoused, and/or facing barriers to achieving their goals. At Coverdale, we use a harm reduction lens when interacting with our clients by meeting each of our clients where they are and supporting their individual needs.
We are seeking a youth to fill a position through Canada Summer Jobs who is interested in working in our women's emergency shelter.
Duties
- Complete intakes of new clients
- Track data as instructed including: goods and services provided, drop-ins, meals
- Complete safety checks on shift and notify Director immediately of all security risks that need immediate directives
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to shift reports
- Provide support to women accessing Coverdale's women's shelter including engaging in professional and empathetic conversations, offering snacks, and harm reduction supplies
- Follow protocols in place to address safety concerns and complete incident reports
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe environment
- Offer companionship and emotional support to reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation
Skills
- Compassionate attitude with excellent caregiving skills emphasizing patience and empathy
- Ability to follow and enforce policies and procedures
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Interest in and ability to support women experiencing homelessness
- Follow harm reduction policies to ensure safety of all clients
Qualifications
- Must be able to pass a criminal record and vulnerable sector check
- This is a temporary youth position, must be between the ages of 15 and 30 and legally entitled to work in Canada
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
