RELIEF FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER, AWAKE OVERNIGHT SHIFTS

Competition #BHAON

Brenda’s House is a residential program for homeless families that enables transition to housing using a “housing first” model of service. Brenda’s House has been in operation since February 2009 and provides shelter and support services to 14 families at a time. We are looking for experienced professionals with an empathic, non-judgmental view toward families with multiple needs.

Relief Family Support Worker, Awake Overnight Shifts

Responsibilities :

• Maintain a secure and safe environment for all families residing at Brenda’s House
• Respond to all calls to Brenda’s House during shift; screen potential clients and support transition to a shelter or prevention program
• Ensure policies and procedures of Children’s Cottage Society and Brenda’s House are being properly implemented
• Provide family support to Brenda’s House during the overnight shift :

a. Review Key Worker case notes and family service plans to be familiar with needs should a family require support

b. Interact with families and provide non-judgmental, family-centered, and strength-based service as needed

c. Role model positive interactions and assist with conflict resolution

Please see the full job description here.