Employment Opportunity:
Morningstar Mission Warming Centre will be opening December 18, 2022, for the winter months in Napanee. This will be our fourth year of operation; it will be staff-led and supported by volunteers. We are currently hiring Front Line staff members.
Warming Centre Vision:
Success will be fostering an overnight environment that is safe, inclusive and welcoming to those who come through the doors. We will create trust and genuine connection with precariously housed individuals and those living rough.
Job Title: Warming Centre Front Line Staff
Reports to: The Warming Centre Program Coordinator
Job Description: The Warming Centre Frontline Staff will be responsible for:
Required skills, Knowledge, Qualifications
Position and Wage: $19-$24 per hour based on skills, experience and position
Please include a cover letter and resume clearly outlining:
All applicants will be considered immediately upon receipt of resume and covering letter. We appreciate all applications; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Morningstar Mission Warming Centre will be opening December 18, 2022, for the winter months in Napanee. This will be our fourth year of operation; it will be staff-led and supported by volunteers. We are currently hiring Front Line staff members.
Warming Centre Vision:
Success will be fostering an overnight environment that is safe, inclusive and welcoming to those who come through the doors. We will create trust and genuine connection with precariously housed individuals and those living rough.
Job Title: Warming Centre Front Line Staff
Reports to: The Warming Centre Program Coordinator
Job Description: The Warming Centre Frontline Staff will be responsible for:
- Creating a welcoming, supportive, respectful and safe atmosphere.
- Providing assistance and interim support to clients in attendance.
- Promoting safety and security at all times, taking action as required.
- Attending program meetings and training sessions as requested.
- Completing other duties as assigned by Warming Center Program Coordinator.
- Triaging individuals and families who seek emergency assistance for their housing crisis through administration of screening and coordinated intake protocol.
- Identify and encourage individuals to connect with agency resources related to housing, mental health and addictions and food programs.
- Providing essential program services to meet the immediate need of clients for safe overnight accommodation, nutrition and hygiene, and security of belongings.
- Providing information on other community services to assist the individual or family resolve their homelessness.
- Data collection.
- Completion of incident reports as per policy.
- Understanding that many volunteers come from local churches and can be encouraged to offer prayer to those who come through the doors.
Required skills, Knowledge, Qualifications
- Knowledge of homelessness and affordable housing issues within the community and the strategies to end chronic homelessness.
- Knowledge of Morningstar Mission programs and services.
- Knowledge of the resources in the community for individuals, youth and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, living in poverty, or living with mental health or addiction issues.
- Ability to assist in helping individuals move towards utilizing housing resources available in and around our community.
- Ability to integrate harm reduction approaches as appropriate in daily interactions with clients.
- Ability to identify and assess risk and implement strategies which minimize risk to self, volunteer staff, the client, and others.
- Knowledge of and adherence to privacy policies within the organization related to confidentiality of client information.
- Strong problem solving, conflict resolution mediation skills and written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to function as a participating member of the team and foster positive workplace relationships.
- Ability and availability to work 12-hour night shifts and weekends.
- First Aid and CPR an asset.
- As a grassroots Christian organization, applicant must be comfortable in a faith-based organization.
- University degree or community college diploma in related discipline an asset. Minimum one year work experience in human services, or similar setting and applicable training. Candidates with lived experiences are welcome to apply.
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training or related training an asset. Suicide Alertness Training an asset.
- Successful candidates will be requested to provide a current CPIC – Vulnerable Sector Screen
Position and Wage: $19-$24 per hour based on skills, experience and position
- Contract position, December 18th, 2022– March 31, 2023, depending on funding commitments.
- Hiring for the current open positions:
- 2 Full – Time Shifts Lead (36 – 48 hr / week. 2 - 2- 3 )
- 4 Part – time Staff (24 – 36 hr/wk)
- 1 – 2 Casual Staff (0 – 24 hr/wk)
Please include a cover letter and resume clearly outlining:
- How your skills and experiences correspond with the specific job qualifications.
- Your availability and the position you wish to apply for.
All applicants will be considered immediately upon receipt of resume and covering letter. We appreciate all applications; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.