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Community Outreach WorkerThe Salvation Army • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Community Outreach Worker

Community Outreach Worker

The Salvation Army • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
5 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description : Accountabilities :

General Duties and Safety

  • Ensure that members and staff work in a safe environment.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations are being adhered to by all including but not limited to vehicle usage transportation of members working alone food medications and equipment storage and maintenance.
  • Answer door and telephone during shift using proper precautions.
  • Provide crisis intervention for members as required.
  • Conduct checks to ensure the safety of the members and facility throughout their shifts.
  • Complete check-ins with a designated contact in accordance with Community Venture policy and procedure.
  • Understand and promote members rights and responsibilities.
  • Provide transportation to and from various locations while demonstrating safe driving skills.
  • Follow all traffic laws while driving defensively to ensure safety.
  • Report concerns promptly to on-call person as needed.
  • Ensure proper lifting twisting and reaching techniques are used during job performance.
  • Remain alert and awake at all times throughout all shifts.
  • Use PPE provided when necessary
  • Record and report activities behaviours and any incidents which occur during the shift.
  • Responsible for the completion and secure storage of records and documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures Residential Care Licensing and the Department of Families requirements.
  • Keep accurate documentation as to program vehicle usage and maintenance.
  • Ensure facility is kept in accordance with agency policies and procedures Residential Care Licensing and the Department of Families requirements.
  • Perform necessary housekeeping duties and report any maintenance issues as they arise.
  • Participate in staff meetings and training opportunities.
  • Be familiar with agency policy and procedures and implement into daily tasks.
  • As required and applicable make suggestions that will improve efficiency working conditions or procedures to management.

Health and Medical

  • Ensure individuals health and medical needs are accurately attended to in a timely fashion and that all medication is properly administered and recorded (where applicable).
  • Recognize and report concerns of abuse or neglect.
  • Provide emotional support for members as required.
  • Ensure meals and snacks are varied attractive nutritionally and calorically adequate for the dietary and medical requirements of each member as recommended in the current Canadian Dietary Standard. (where applicable)
  • Person-Centered Plans

  • Be involved in implementing individual plans.
  • Communicate necessary information observations and concerns with the Coordinator.
  • Provide individuals with support by gathering information on an individuals goals and desired outcomes.
  • Individual Personal Development

  • Encourage and assist each individual to participate in daily activities in their program and community environments including reinforcing all expectations.
  • Ensure that the environment of the program is supportive nurturing and encourages a high degree of member involvement including decision making.
  • Role model appropriate behaviour and attitude supporting growth and promoting independence for the members.
  • Public Relations and Communication

  • Develop opportunities for relationships with families and the community and assist individuals to develop positive social interactions.
  • Ensure all contact with others is courteous and professional.
  • Treat all members and other staff with respect and dignity at all times.
  • Program Development

  • Collaboratively create manage and facilitate appropriate individual and group activities special events and spiritual care programs according to member interest skill and ability levels.
  • Promote social interaction and personal development.
  • Ensure all necessary components and any required documentation is completed for assigned activities.
  • Participate in ongoing program assessment review and evaluation of all programs.
  • Assist in the completion of inventory as requested.
  • Other Duties as Required

    CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

    Governance Boards and Councils : None

    Internal :

  • Community Venture personnel from senior management to front line
  • External :

  • External community contacts
  • Member family and care provider supports
  • Pre-vocational and volunteer agency contacts
  • Community Living disABILITY Services personnel
  • Education and health professional resources
  • MANAGERIAL / Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY :

  • Reports directly to : Outreach Team Leader
  • Direct reports for this position : none
  • May demonstrate work methods to new employees volunteers and / or students.
  • FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT :

  • Responsible for the wise use of member and program resources.
  • May be authorized to spend disburse or collect small amounts of cash.
  • Maintain complete records of financial transactions as per agency policies.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS :

  • The incumbents typical work environment is a community-based facilities and / or member residence. Significant amounts of work accompanying members in the community.
  • Working conditions may be isolated may include a work or on-call schedule affecting lifestyle dealing with verbal abuse and angry and / or abusive people.
  • The incumbent may have little to no travel required.
  • Moderate exposure to hazards : domestic cleaning supplies; handling of waste (garbage) bodily fluids / wastes sharp objects dirt / dust / odor hot equipment (ovens stoves etc.).
  • Minor to moderate exposure to hazards : physical attack from members and traffic accidents when driving
  • Minor exposure to hazards : infectious diseases toxic chemicals scabies lice and / or bed bugs emergency response situations (fire bomb threat etc.) and other potentially dangerous situations
  • The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

    education and experience Qualifications :

    Education Qualifications and Certifications :

  • Completion of high school grade 12 or the equivalent
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable
  • Valid Manitoba Class V driver license
  • Winnipeg or RCMP Police Services Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
  • Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

  • At least one year of experience preferably in social setting required..
  • Skills and Capabilities

  • Occasional to moderate amount of keyboarding / manual record keeping
  • Occasional to moderate amounts of physical care (including manual or assisted transfers)
  • Moderate lifting / packing of member belongings or program supplies
  • Frequent standing sitting walking & reaching
  • Moderate amount of light housekeeping and property maintenance
  • Occasional use of physical behaviour intervention techniques
  • Attentive listening & observation of body language
  • Continuously monitoring the environment
  • Basic reading writing arithmetic and computer skills
  • Significant memory & concentration
  • Significant reasoning & judgment
  • Ability to understand members needs
  • Frequent multi-tasking
  • Moderate to significant creativity and imagination
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent team and interpersonal skills
  • Fluent spoken and written English
  • Able to handle the physical demands which include lifting / carrying items up to 40 pounds.
  • The Salvation Army (TSA) can provide accommodation upon request to all employees when working conditions can be adjusted without causing undue hardship to the ministry unit.

    Compensation :

    The target hiring range for this position is $17.67 to $22.09 with a maximum of $26.51.

    Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

    The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

    Key Skills

    Load & Unload,Shipping & Receiving,Mac Os,Forklift,Freight Experience,Lift Truck Experience,Basic Math,Tanker Experience,Warehouse Experience,Commercial Driving,Driving,Heavy Lifting

    Employment Type : Part-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 17 - 22

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