Careers
Men’s Emergency Shelter – Early Intervention Worker
Full-Time, Contract
Position Summary:
Following Housing First principles and as part of Mission Services’ Emergency Shelter Services team, the Early Intervention Worker will provide homelessness prevention, diversion and early homelessness intervention support to individuals working to secure permanent accommodations. The Early Intervention Worker will work as a part of the Early Intervention team and will engage regularly with their service users to provide the necessary support to achieve program and participant goals. The Early Intervention worker may also connect with individuals whom are not yet service users, who need assistance in preventing homelessness and diverting them away from staying in the shelter.
Food Services – Cook
Part-Time, Permanent
Position Summary:
The Cook will prepare food and assist in food preparation for Mission Services’ sites. This position will require
a working knowledge, and a range of skills pertaining to, working within Health and Safety guidelines and
proper food handling techniques. The Cook will have valid Food Handler’s Certification and the ability to work
a flexible schedule of day, afternoon and weekend shifts, as required to meet the needs of the programs.
Food Services – Cook
Full-Time, Permanent (Multiple Positions)
Position Summary:
The Cook will prepare food and assist in food preparation for Mission Services’ sites. This position will require
a working knowledge, and a range of skills pertaining to, working within Health and Safety guidelines and
proper food handling techniques. The Cook will have valid Food Handler’s Certification and the ability to work
a flexible schedule of day, afternoon and weekend shifts, as required to meet the needs of the programs.
Community Services and Outreach – Willow’s/Emma’s Place – Client Advocate
Part-Time, Permanent (3 Positions)
Position Summary:
The Client Advocate will provide feminist, trauma-informed, compassionate, low barrier and innovative supports. Client Advocates will assist women, transgender and non-binary individuals whom predominantly have high acuity mental health and addictions, with meeting their basic needs. This includes access to food, showers, laundry facilities and a safe place to rest. The Client Advocate will support individual goals and plans including making referrals to appropriate community agencies/supports. The Client Advocate will assess the safety of the individuals they support and work with them to create personal safety plans as required. The Client Advocate will also provide support with developing coping strategies and education on harm reductions strategies and any other self-identified goals. The Client Advocate will prevent, manage and defuse any behavioural issues that may arise in the space, and encourage a caring, healthy, safe and positive work environment for both peers and service users.