Shelter Worker

Description

The Shelter Worker provides a safe and secure environment for clients, residents and visitors. The Shelter Worker interviews and screens potential clients, determines suitability and undertakes intake functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ability to represent and work within the mission, vision & values of The Salvation Army and Ridge Meadows Ministries
• Use a client-centered approach by consistently demonstrating compassion, respect and empathy in the administration of policies and procedures
• Supports, where and when possible, the efforts of all clients and co-workers
• Handles the admission, orientation and evaluation of clients
• Takes responsibility for and records intake processes and decisions
• Develops case histories for all incoming clients
• Maintains availability for personal, practical and moral support
• Monitors the activities of clients and accurately records day-to-day happenings
• Performs internal and external security checks
• Provides safe storage and recording of prescribed medications
• Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed
• Coordinates client care relating to security issues
• Involved in serving meals / snacks
• Performs other assigned duties as required to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• The above is a general overview of responsibilities. A complete job description is available upon request.

HOURS :

Shift Work, Full time midnight to 8am based on 32 hour per week. Work may include weekends and holidays

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

Education / Certifications :

• Grade 12, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months and / or completed up to two (2) years of Community College
• possess valid CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis certification or obtain as condition of employment
• successful obtainment of clearance through the Criminal Records Review Program
• Food Safe and Naloxone training an asset
• A current valid BC driver’s license and clean driving record an asset

Experience :

• Computer and word processing ability
• Preference to those who have completed High School and have related experience

Required Skills / Knowledge :

• Strong service ethic, a friendly disposition with the public and effective communication skills
• Adaptability to change and frequent interruptions
• Team oriented and able to take initiative with ability to work with minimum supervision
• Willingness to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• High standards of integrity, judgment and confidentiality
• Ability to work midnight to 8am
• Computer and word processing ability

PREFERRED SKILLS / CAPABILITIES :

Knowledge and interest in the programs and services of The Salvation Army and Ridge Meadows Ministries.

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
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