Winter Warming Bus Support Worker - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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HOURS: 12:30PM – 11:30PM - $2.75 extra per hour after 8:00PM“Despite great challenges, we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created, and, through healing, health restored.”Would you like to be a part of an organization that works with some of Edmonton’s most vulnerable populations and counts on the professionalism, expertise, insight, and passion of its staff to develop programs and services for the clients they work with Join us at Boyle Street Community Services.“We stand with our clients, side by side, patiently and for as long as they want – a constant and consistent caring force”Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values-driven organization that believes our clients are the experts in their own life. Your job will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our clients. If your values are aligned with our values and beliefs listed at: https://www.boylestreet.org/mission-history, please consider joining our team.JOB PURPOSE:The Winter Warming Bus functions as a mobile drop-in, bringing a little of Boyle Street Community Services to those who cannot come to us. It runs from 12 PM-8 PM, seven days a week from November 1 until April 30.The COVID-19 pandemic and the barriers that our vulnerable community are facing due to the closure or disruption of regular services hours by various support agencies, the Program have extended its seasonal contract which runs into the 2021-2022 season.The purpose of the Winter Warming Bus is to:

• Deliver life-saving, survival-based services to those living outside the city.
• Link people with services and programs appropriate for their needs.
• Connect with other Winter Emergency Response Drop-Ins to ensure coordination of services.
• Transport people to shelter when appropriate

This position may also require working weekends.KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact with community members, many of whom are sleeping rough, effectively:

• Identify and address emergency needs.
• De-escalate highly charged emotional situations.
• Refer and connect individuals to other services providers to help meet long term needs.

• Safely transport community members to emergency shelters and drop-ins.
• Be part of a team that helps maintain the security and consistency of the Winter Warming Bus.
• Record data about access to the Bus services and complete daily activity logs.

Education:

• Post-secondary education in the Human Services would be an asset

Skills, Abilities and Attitudes:

• Understands the challenges and stresses facing people who live in poverty.
• Experience working with Indigenous peoples and individuals from diverse cultures.
• Treats people with respect and in a sensitive manner.
• Knows how to problem-solve with people who face emotional and psychological challenges.
• Able to handle multiple demands at the same time; exceptionally well organized.
• Can de-escalate tense inter-personal and group situations.
• Listens well, has a calm demeanor and knows how to solve practical problems.
• Experience organizing group recreational activities.
• Comfortable completing shift reports and doing some data entry.

Boyle Street Community Services values diversity and welcomes applications from First Nation, Inuit, Métis, New Canadian, racialized, differently abled and LGBTTQIA communities.Location of work: MobileClosing Date: Until a suitable candidate is foundInterviews will take place: As soon as possibleBoyle Street Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Boyle Street Community Services welcomes applications from First Nation, Inuit, Métis, New Canadian, differently abled, and LGBTQ2S communities.Clients, staff, and partners are vital members of the Boyle Street team, so we place emphasis on making sure that we address each other correctly. Pronouns are an important part of how we speak about people.Pronouns might be:She/Her/HersHe/Him/HisThey/Them/TheirsAnd other pronouns that help individuals to express themselvesAt Boyle Street, we use pronouns to properly address and refer to people in our face-to-face interactions, in verbal introductions, as well as in writing on name tags, email signatures, and ID badges. We invite you to let us know how to properly refer to you and your pronouns as you explore finding a professional home with us.Quick Apply

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