Direct 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 :

Motivated by Gods love The Salvation Army is dedicated to nurturing a safe compassionate healthy and respectful community. Prince Albert Corps Warming Centre is dedicated to providing a safe stable and positive emergency shelter for adult individuals in crisis respecting cultural and religious diversity. The Direct Support Worker will support individuals struggling with homelessness in Prince Albert.

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Provide support to clients.
• Strictly follow programs policies and procedures.
• Be aware of all clients and their activities and care for their needs.
• Monitor the activities of the guests / clients and maintains availability for personal practical and morale support; may include providing safe storage.
• Handle the admission (intakes) orientation and evaluation of guests understanding of rules; ensures ongoing enforcement of policies which may include guest discipline.
• Document business requirements process and report as needed.
• Develop and document options and recommendations to issues and problems.
• Support key stakeholders in understanding the implications of options and decisions.
• Work with Team Lead to provide client information that helps develop case plans communicate effectively with clients so that they are aware of the supports resources and rules that are here for them.
• Fill out incident reports as necessary.
• Assist with cleaning the hall / space washrooms and sidewalks after clients have left the building.
• May assist with snow removal when snow is impeding access to the building.
• Assist with meal prep clean-up and serving including checking food temperatures.
• Participate in scheduled job-related training as required.
• Give input into orientating training and evaluating staff.
• Provide appropriate assistance to guests when required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Required to work in co-operation with other staff members in job related areas and treat all clients community partners volunteers and members of the public with respect dignity and confidentiality.

Governance Boards and Councils : None

Internal : Team Lead Corps Officer Program Coordinator clients other staff

External : Community Partners Public

MANAGERIAL / Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY :

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Dealing with angry and highly emotional clients and their families. May encounter verbal abuse.

Physical attacks by others (i.e. being attacked by a client)

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 :

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Skills and Capabilities :

Compensation :

The target hiring range for this position is $18.05 to $22.56 with a maximum of $27.07.

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 : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 18 - 22