Overnight Warming Bus Worker
Job Description
• One-on-one contact with individuals living in at-risk conditions, and providing immediate support (Coffee, warmth, etc.) as well as support accessing other services (shelters, income supports, taxes, etc)
• Providing a comfortable, inclusive, welcome environment for clients accessing the Warming Bus
• Engage clients in rapport-building, friendly conversation
• Supportive counseling and crisis intervention
• Advocate on behalf of clients and/or support them to advocate for themselves
• Monitoring clients who are sleeping
• Work with bus driver on route / locations of encampments
• Collaborate and coordinate services with community agencies – City of Hamilton, hospitals, pharmacies, transportation services, shelters, postal services, etc.
• Marking client updates in the HIFIS system as well as tracking attendance for statistics purposes
• Administering and entering VI-SPDAT scores into the HIFIS system to facilitate connection to the coordinated access system
• Perform regular safety checks with clients
• Light cleaning duties as required
• Other duties as required
Requirements & Prerequisites
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a community service based non-profit organization with experience working out in the community
• Diploma in social work, social services or related fields, or specific training in counseling and specific Mental Health Training
• Experience in psychiatric/mental health services and other community programs
• Knowledge of community resources and services, social and environmental determinants of health, health promotion, disease prevention, curative, rehabilitative, and supportive services
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Completion of a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to employment start date.
• Valid Certificate – Standard First Aid with Level C CPR is an asset
• Non-violent crisis intervention training is an asset
• Fluent in at least one other language is an asset
• A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle are required as some local travel is necessary.
How To Apply
St. Matthew’s House respects, honours, and celebrates the diversity in our community that includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, socio-economic status, class, neurodiversity, and religion. St. Matthew’s House welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
For further information on St. Matthew’s House, please visit
www.stmatthewshouse.ca
Please forward resume by November 24, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. via jobs@stmatthewshouse.ca or via fax to
(905) 523-5553.
Please note: Late applications will not be accepted
We thank all applicants in advance but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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