Job Description

The Salvation Army Crossroads requires Residential Workers and individuals interested in making a difference in the Social Work field at our Men's Emergency Shelter.

Crossroads Centre is dedicated to providing a safe, stable and positive residential setting for men in crisis, respecting cultural and religious diversity. A Residential Worker supports individuals struggling with homelessness in Saskatoon. Motivated by God's love, The Salvation Army CRS is dedicated to nurturing a safe, compassionate, healthy and respectful community. The Salvation Army is a non-profit organization and one of largest social services providers across Canada. The Mens Emergency Shelter Program seeks to provide assistance in finding appropriate and permanent housing based on the individuals level of need. The ideal candidate is compassionate, non-judgemental and is able to build appropriate and trusting relationships with residents.

Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in the human services field and/or equivalent experience preferred
- Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle
- Knowledge and awareness of First Nations culture(s) and social justice issues
- Awareness of Trauma Informed Care beneficial
- To be able to develop and sustain professional working relationships with residents, members of the public, other agencies and staff, keeping strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
- To be able to communicate effectively in oral and written form
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office Suite
- Current First Aid/CPR, Drivers Abstract within 6 months and Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector within 6 months
- Must be willing and able to pass Government of Canada Personnel Screening

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
Type of Community or Social Service
- Services for the homeless
Work Setting
- Shelter for the homeless
Ability to Supervise
- More than 20 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Confidential security clearance
Target Groups or Clients
- Male
- Street population