Casual Emergency Shelter Worker

Nelson CARES Society – Emergency Housing Services Program

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

Position: Emergency Shelter Worker

Classification: Casual with Possibility of Permanent Positions

Location: Nelson, BC

Nelson CARES Society is a not-for-profit organization that provides programs and initiatives in advocacy, housing, employment, support services, and environmental stewardship. The Emergency Housing Services is its program that runs the Emergency Shelters in Nelson.

Reporting to the Front-Line Supervisor, the Emergency Shelter Worker completes resident intake, monitors and attends to the well being and safety of residents during their shift. Maintains a comfortable, clean and safe environment. This position requires union membership.

Job description is available upon request.

Education/Training and Experience:

A minimum of grade 12 is required. Post-secondary certificate in human services or related field, or the equivalent experience and education is preferred.

A minimum of 6 months experience working with homeless or at risk of homeless populations or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Understanding and working knowledge of working with vulnerable populations including those with disabilities; substance and mental health issues is highly recommended.

Employment Requirements (to be completed upon hire and before the probation period is completed):

1. Valid Emergency First Aid/C.P.R.
2. Current TB skin test
3. Food Safe Certificate
4. Criminal Record Check: to be completed by NCARES once hired, fee to be paid by applicant 5. Valid Mandt Training Certification: to be trained when hired
6. WHMIS 2015 Training: to be trained when hired

Compensation: Current starting hourly wage is $20.70 per hour (Grid Level 8, Step 1).*

*Due to the recent ratification of the Collective Agreement and once the disbursement details have been finalized in the next few months, a retroactive wage payment will be based on the new hourly rates made effective on April 1, 2023:

$23.99 per hour (Grid Level 8, Step 1)

Start Date : As soon as possible

Hours : Casual position

Application Deadline : Ongoing until positions filled

Nelson CARES Society is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed external candidates will be contacted. All internal applicants will be contacted as to the status of their applications.

Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Salary: $20.70 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nelson, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person