COMPENSATION: COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION BASED ON EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CREDENTIALS
Work Location: Morinville, Alberta. Jessie’s House (Emergency Shelter)
Hours: Casual shifts that may include weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary (7 a.m.–7 p.m., 7 p.m.–7 a.m., or 2 p.m.–11 p.m.). Flexibility is required, and candidates may be asked to work on short notice (within 3 hours).
CORE POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Respond to and support individuals on the 24-hour intake line.
- Conduct admissions, check-ins, and departures for shelter clients.
- Provide system navigation for income support, housing, legal, healthcare, and other resources.
- Deliver education on domestic violence dynamics, prevention, and healthy relationships.
- Support children and adults in their healing and recovery.
- Develop and implement individualized safety plans and conduct danger assessments.
- Offer cultural and spiritual support tailored to the client’s needs.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external community partners to ensure wrap-around services.
- Support the nutrition program, including cooking and meal preparation.
- Maintain accurate client documentation and database entries.
- Perform housekeeping and maintenance duties as needed
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma or degree in social work or a related field.
- CPR Level C and Standard First Aid certification.
- Non-violent Crisis intervention certification.
- Clear Child Intervention Record Check.
- Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Adherence to agency policies and relevant legislation.
- Ability to work in Morinville and perform physical tasks (climbing stairs, moving furniture, lifting heavy objects).
- Excellent personal and professional boundaries
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Post-secondary education in social work, psychology, or related social science field
- Current registration with appropriate regulatory body (where applicable)
- Strong knowledge of harm reduction, anti-oppression, decolonial practice, and trauma-informed care
- Experience in family violence intervention
- Preferred: Experience working in residential facilities or emergency accommodations
- Helpful: Experience working with individuals facing mental health or substance abuse challenges
THE CLIENT ADVOCATE, REQUIRES WORKING KNOWLEDGE WITH REGARDS TO:
- Strong understanding of Federal and Provincial acts, regulations, and licensing related to domestic violence and shelter operations
- Knowledge of industry safety standards, processes, and legislation relevant to emergency shelters
- Interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients, team members, and community partners
- Various approaches to meet client needs, including case management, trauma-informed practice, crisis intervention, and harm reduction
- Multi-agency collaborative service delivery
- Strong organizational and assessment skills
- Skilled in file management and client support
- Excellent communication and creative problem-solving skills
- The impact of domestic violence on children and families
- Working with vulnerable populations
Please submit your resume to
We thank you in advance for your resume submission only those identified for a pre-screen interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Morinville, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Can you commit to at least 2 shifts per month as a casual?
Work Location: In perso
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