Shelter Intake Worker (Temporary)
Shelter Intake Worker
Full-Time position from December 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 (possibility of extension)
Job Description
GENERAL:
Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Social Programs of the Cariboo Friendship Society the support worker will be responsible for admissions and referrals, administrative tasks, household management and generally be involved with the Society’s various activities.
DUTIES
ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS:
- Be responsible for admissions, discharges and current resident lists
- Maintain daily record and statistical forms
- Make appropriate referrals to other agencies
- Ensure rules of in-house residents are followed
- Report to Supervisor when problems with clients arise
- Attend staff meetings as requested by Supervisor
- Accompany clients to appointments
- Assist in the training of volunteers
- Respond to crisis situations by referring to appropriate agencies
HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT:
- Make beds and do laundry daily
- General household cleaning in Shelter
- Repair and maintenance when necessary
- Be responsible for having all supplies needed on hand
- Provide meal tickets to clients
- Bring meal carts up from the kitchen at meal times; scrape and clean dishes; empty garbage on cart after meals
PUBLIC RELATIONS:
- Maintain public relations with other community agencies and organizations
- Keeping abreast of program developments with the various agencies
SOCIETY ACTIVITIES:
- Cooperate with the Board of Directors, Administrator and co-workers
- Follow the policies of the Cariboo Friendship Society
- Attend Workshops and training as requested by Supervisor
- Be available to volunteer from time to time when requested by Supervisor. ie: Bingo Nights, Stampede Weekend
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12 minimum with job experience in related community work
- Knowledge of crisis intervention
- Knowledge of community agencies
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Must have the ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing
- Must have knowledge and understanding of the local Native cultures
- A valid drivers license and a vehicle is required
- Must maintain professional conduct and abide by the Cariboo Friendship Society’s Code of Ethics.
- Must submit to a criminal records check.
Please Note:
Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.
Closing Date: Until Position Filled
Submit Resume: Please provide covering letter with references and submit your resume to Cariboo Friendship Society, 99 South Third Avenue, Williams Lake or by email: admin@cfswl.ca






