Shelter Support Worker

Hours:

• Permanent Part-Time, RRSP benefits after 3 months
• Days/hours: Friday and Saturday, 11:00 pm – 7:00 am

• Handles the admission, orientation and evaluation of guests
• Develops case plans
• Performs internal and external security checks
• Consistently demonstrates respect and empathy for all guests
• Monitors the activities of the guests
• Maintains availability for personal, practical and moral support
• Provides safe storage and recording of prescribed medications
• Accurately records day-to-day happenings
• Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed
• Coordinates guest care relating to security issues
• Ensures ongoing enforcement of policies
• Performs other assigned duties as required to ensure a safe and secure environment

• Strong service ethic and a friendly disposition with the public
• Adaptability to change and frequent interruptions
• Team oriented and able to take initiative
• Willingness to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Criminal Record Check
• CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Training an asset
• Computer ability

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada. The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.