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Company Name : Fred Victor
Location : Toronto, ON
Position : Contract Hostel Support Worker

Job Description : INTERNAL/EXTERNALJob Title: Hostel Support Worker – EveningsProgram: Women’s Hostel – Fatima HouseType: Full-time, Bargaining Unit, Contract to December 22, 2022Rate: $25.74 per hourHours: 37.5 hours per week, 3-11 Tuesday- SaturdaySupervisor: Senior Manager, Fatima HousePosting Date March 22, 2022Application Deadline: April 5, 2022 by 5pmPrimary Location: 1059 College Street, TorontoFred Victor is a not-for-profit, multi-service community-based organization that has assisted people living on low incomes in Toronto for over 125 years. We work in partnership with women and men from diverse backgrounds who face poverty, homelessness, mental health issues, addictions, and/or social isolation to address their needs and hopes and advocate for a more equitable society. Please see our website at www.fredvictor.org.Fred Victor works with a highly diverse population of people and upholds the values of respect, choice and inclusion.Summary of the JobFatima House is a low barrier, trans-inclusive and welcoming space for women to reside and work towards permanent housing. Services will address immediate basic needs for food and sleep; personal needs for showers and laundry; social and recreation needs for sharing fun activities with other women; health needs such as primary care, addictions treatment and counselling; allied services such as income, legal problems, housing and safety. The provision of formal and informal programming, advocacy, informal counseling and support, information and referral are also an integral part of this service. Fatima House’s service approach is based on principles of Housing-First, Harm-Reduction, recovery, low-barrier service, trauma informed, anti-oppression and welcoming and inclusive client-centered service delivery.Responsibilities: Process client intakes, transfers and support clients with daily needsRecord client notes, intake forms, and discharge plans in accordance to Toronto Drop-in/Respite services Standards and FVC’s policies and procedures.Serving meals; light house keeping duties; light cooking dutiesImplementing programming for service usersUnderstanding and commitment to harm reduction practices and principlesDistribution of harm reduction kits and stocking of harm reduction suppliesPerform safety checks and building roundsDe-escalate and manage conflict with or among clientsResponsible for resolving client’s complaints when appropriate, including timely follow-upProvide appropriate referrals, information and advocacy to other support services to assist clients to meet the goals outlined in their case plans and housingUse emergency building systems and follow fire procedures.Lead and support external agency staff while they are onsite, delivering support services to clientsCommunicate and demonstrate appropriate professional boundaries with clients, staff, and community partners and abide by all the Fred Victor Centre’s policies and procedures e.g. Anti-Harassment and Discrimination and the Staff Code of ConductWork in accordance to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety ActIdentify, intervene, and effectively deal with crisis and conflict situationsDeal with emergency situations as they arisePerform administrative tasks such as communications, reports, finding and coordinating staff coverage, information management of service statistics and client information as requiredParticipate in regular meetings and evaluations with Program Manager/Senior ManagerObserve work related requirements such as punctuality, attending staff meetings, meeting deadlines and working with or without direct supportAttend regular staff meetings, read emails, communicate effectively and support the teamOther duties as requiredQualifications: Educational background in social services or human services including continuing education aimed at deepening practice in working with vulnerable individualsKnowledge of substance use and addictions, specifically injection drug use, through a combination of lived experience, work experience, and/or education/trainingKnowledge and prior work experience in the supportive housing and homelessness sector and understanding of the issues facing marginalized women living with impacts of poverty, mental illness and addiction issuesKnowledge of community-based resources and services, and experience of supporting individuals to navigate the service system across multiple sectors such as housing, legal, income support, health and settlementAwareness of and sensitivity to the health issues of a diverse community and experience working with disenfranchised populationsCommitment to community development practices, including understanding that people living on a low income are a resource and have an important role in finding solutions to social challengesExperience working with chronically homeless individuals who come from a racially and ethnically diverse background, who experience health issues (both physical and mental); addictions; abuse; and social isolationAn understanding of systems that cause and support homelessness, poverty and discriminationUnderstanding of strategies that promote asset development and empowermentAbility to develop effective and productive relationships with program participants, co-workers and external agencies including defining roles and implementing multi-disciplinary team practicesDemonstrated ability to utilize sound judgment and solid problem-solving skillsPossess strong skills in crisis intervention and conflict resolution and be able to have sound problem solving and decision making skills under pressure and be able to create and implement creative solutions.Strong communication skills, both written and oralPossess strong skills in crisis intervention, and conflict resolution and have sound problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure and be able to create and implement creative solutionsAdministrative and organizational skills including lliteracy in Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows, SMISWorking Conditions:Works in office and resident areas. Program is a 24-hour facility. All applicants must be willing to work with animals, and be proximate to animals. All employees must expect to be in potentially threatening situations. It is an emotionally challenging position and at times a physically demanding job.Application:Please submit aletter and resume detailing how you meet the job requirements by April 5, 2022 before 5:00 PM to:Krystina DamyanovichSenior Manager – Fatima HouseApplicants, please quote “Hostel Support Worker – Evenings”in the subject lineNO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES.Proof of Covid-19 Vaccinations and a Police Record Check are required by the final candidate(s) prior to hiring.All Internal and External job applicants must declare their vaccination status in their job applications—whether they have been fully or partially vaccinated. All candidates offered a position with Fred Victor Centre must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination as a condition of employment. Fred Victor Centre will comply with its Human Rights obligations and accommodate employees who are legally entitled to accommodation.We strive to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications from all qualified candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Fred Victor is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted, please advise the hiring manager if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality. Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractContract length: 9 monthsSalary: $25.74 per hourSchedule:8 hour shiftHolidaysOvertimeWeekend availabilityCOVID-19 considerations:All candidates offered a position with Fred Victor Centre must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination as a condition of employment.Ability to commute/relocate:Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Application deadline: 2022-04-05

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