Peer Shower Attendant

Peer Shower Attendant Work Site: 502 Front Street Mews, **Peer Shower Attendant** Work Site: 502 Front Street Mews, New Westminster V3M 1B8 Job Type: Permanent Part-time Salary: $26.00/hour Hours: Saturday & Sunday Overnight Shift (11:00pm-7:00am) **Who We Are** Purpose Society is a community-based multi-service organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive programs for children, youth, and families. We focus on enhancing well-being, strengthening family functioning, and promoting personal responsibility through a client-centered approach. Our services are provided in a safe, respectful environment that values diversity and community connection. **The Opportunity** The Purpose Society is seeking reliable and compassionate Peer Shower Attendant to join our Shower Program in New Westminster, BC. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the maintaining orderliness of the facility, be respectful, and committed to supporting individuals accessing the facilities. Additionally, the Peer Shower Attendant should have the following qualities: consistently punctual, organized, is a team player, and able to get along with others. This position reports to the Shelter Coordinator. **What You’ll Do** * Perform client relations duties such as greeting, welcoming, engaging, building rapport with clients in a professional, friendly and supportive manner * Provide personal care and hygiene items such as towels, soap, and shampoo to clients in a controlled manner, while adhering to policies and procedures * Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the shower and washroom areas before and after use * Basic housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, and supply management * Conduct regular health and safety checks of the facilities, remove or mitigate hazards (such as proper needle disposal, etc.), and report any maintenance issues * Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy of clients * Maintain updated and accurate logs, data, and reports (client data, stats, supply data, etc.) * Direct clients to resources that the program will not provide such as where to obtain harm reduction supplies, etc. * Respond in a timely and decisive manner to emergencies such as overdose, know when to administer Naloxone and appropriate response to crisis **What We Are Looking For** **Qualifications:** * Physical ability to assist clients and perform housekeeping duties * Ability to work with diverse vulnerable populations in a non-judgmental manner * Ability to remain calm, patient, and focused in chaotic situations * Ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate support * Trained in non-violent crisis intervention techniques, or willing to receive training for the purpose of using the techniques learned as necessary * Have knowledge of drugs, drug use, mental illness and the effects of toxic drugs. * Excellent communication skills, both written and oral * Basic administrative and computer skills, data entry, reportin