About this role
HOURS – Saturday and Sunday- rotation of day and afternoon shift Rate of pay- $23.84/ Hourly Reason for posting: This posting is for an existing vacancy. Who We Are At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Women's Services – Dorothy Day Place. How You Will Make an Impact Dorothy Day Place provides low-barrier permanent supportive housing to cis women, trans and non-binary individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness in the community. The program will offer a hospitable and respectful environment for people who face significant personal and structural barriers to accessing and maintaining housing. Commitment to the provision of cultural safety and Trans/Gender positive space is prioritized. Dorothy Day will operate within a trauma-informed, feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive framework and firmly rooted in harm reduction principles.
• Demonstrate the Good Shepherd mission and values of responsibility, availability, adaptability, quality, and dignity • Provide a welcoming environment to all participants, guests and visitors of the Dorothy Day Place program • The Receptionist will be the primary initial contact at Dorothy Day Place answering doors, answering and directing phone calls, room bookings, screening, handling donations, as well as administrative functions • Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd What You'll Bring to Our Team
• Understand and utilize feminist, client-directed, anti-oppression, anti-racism frameworks and harm reduction principles • Previous experience in an administrative or reception-based positions as well as a post-secondary diploma in a relevant field of study • Knowledge, skills, and experience to support/enhance a service/residential environment that is culturally safe and Trans/Gender positive is essential • Experience in a residential setting is an asset</sp