The funding is spread over three years, with the majority earmarked for wage increases among front-line workers.
“There are diverse issues we are challenged with, so announcement to provide additional support and salary increase for our shelter operators and front-line staff comes at a time where it is much, much needed,” said Charles Weaselhead, vice-chair of the Blood Tribe Department of Health, which operates the Lethbridge Shelter and Stabilization Centre.
Numbers provided by the province on Monday show average hourly wages for front-line homeless shelter workers are around $19.50. For disability workers, the hourly average is roughly $20.25 and for family violence prevention workers it’s about $21. “When you’re working with vulnerable individuals, that consistency of staffing is critical for their success,” Nixon said.
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