Casual House Support Worker

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 :

Position Purpose summary :

House Support worker provides a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors

Accountabilities :

The incumbent may perform all some or similar duties to the listed below :

CHARACTERISTIC JOB DUTIES :

The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties typical of the job class :

• Monitors the environment and clients / residents to ensure safety and security; completes regular client / resident status checks and room searches as required
• Maintains and updates all appropriate documentation (including in-out and incident log books) related to clients / residents and initiates any new documentation
• Provides laundry service for the shelters and shelter clients
• Cleans shelter rooms washrooms kitchen lounge and common areas and performs basic building maintenance
• Complete all reports required by the funder and The Salvation Army
• Coordinates and facilitates resident programming as required
• Performs intake and discharge procedures for clients / residents as assigned
• Monitors appropriate behavior; intervenes in crisis situations provides emotional support and advocacy as required
• Distributes funds to residents in accordance with established policies guidelines
• Engages in the development of inter-personal relationships that promote dignity and respect
• Liaises with Police funders court personnel community agencies families and other staff members
• Provides orientation to newly hired staff volunteers students
• Performs other duties as assigned

NOTE : Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

Health & Safety (if applicable) :

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to :

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils : N / A

Internal : Clients TSA staff members

External : Community partners

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY :

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT :

Working Conditions :

The incumbents work environment is typically in a shelter and / or in treatment facilities.

The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions :

Education Experience & Qualifications :

Education Qualifications and Certifications :

Experience and Knowledge :

Skills and Capabilities :

Compensation :

The target hiring range for this position is $24.32 to $24.32 with a maximum of $24.32.

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

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1