Client Care Worker Part Time Weekends

JOB POSTING - Internal/External

Position: Client Care Worker Part Time – Weekends Overnights

Shift: 12am to 12pm

Hourly: $27.89

Closing: Open until filled

Locations: Men’s Shelter -14 Vaughan Rd Toronto

Background

Na-Me-Res (Native Men’s Residence) located in Toronto, is a diverse, multi-service organization. Through a culture-based approach that addresses the holistic needs of its clients, Na-Me-Res’ mission is to provide temporary, transitional, and permanent housing to Indigenous men experiencing homelessness in Toronto, while providing outreach and support services to the broader Indigenous homeless population.

Main Function

As a Client Care Worker, you will work in partnership with members of the client care team to provide support and ensure the delivery of the client’s personal care plan which will address their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the reception area while assisting clients to address any immediate needs (e.g. crisis, hygiene, medical, etc.)
• Assists in care plan delivery
• Ensures the safety and well-being of clients
• Co-ordinates ongoing client housekeeping activities
• Assists in crisis management and de-escalation of conflicts while abiding by policies
• Assists with maintenance duties as required
• Completes necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Any other duties that may be identified by the Manager

Qualifications

• Experience working in a social service setting
• An understanding of the circumstances & issues affecting the client group
• Crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of Indigenous history and culture
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software and the Shelter Management Information System (SMIS)
• The successful candidate must provide a Police reference check and/or Federal government screening as a condition of employment

Na-Me-Res encourages First Nation, Inuit, and Métis applicants to apply and please identify in their cover letter and connections to their community. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those select for an interview will be connected. If you are invited to an interview and require accommodation, we will make every effort to accommodate you.

A resume, cover letter, and references can be sent to:

Email: jobs@nameres.org

Fax: (416) 652-3138

Mail: Na-Me-Res (Native Men’s Residence) Human Resources

26 Vaughan Road, Toronto, ON M6G 2C4

(Hand delivered applications will not be accepted)