Job Description

MISSION AND VALUES:

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

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.

Core Values

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone's worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Job description:

This position exists to support guests in our shelter programs and to work with fellow teammates to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors the activities of the clients/residents and maintains availability for personal, practical and morale support; may include providing safe storage and recording of prescribed medications
• Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed (e.g. welfare, police, parole, urgent situations)
• Coordinates client care relating to security issues; may be directly involved in taking urine samples, doing bed checks, room/personal searches
• Performs internal and external inspection/security checks of the building, property and grounds
• Handles the admission, orientation and evaluation of clients' understanding of rules; ensures ongoing enforcement of policies enforces behaviour-based restrictions outlined by caseworkers or supervisory staff
• May serve as Receptionist for Shelter - Answers phones, takes messages, responds to community inquiring and directs incoming requests
• Consistently demonstrates respect and empathy for all guests
• Maintains availability for personal, practical and moral support
• May handle finances relating to room rentals and meal tickets, and receipting of same
• May prepare or provide simple meals for clients/residents
• Accurately records day-to-day happenings
• Coordinates guest care relating to security issues
• May perform janitorial duties and light food services duties
• Performs other assigned duties as required to ensure a safe and secure environment

Qualifications and Education requirements:

• Preferred applicant will have completed at least 2 years of Community College in Social Services
• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• First Aid Level 1 and CPR Certification
• Criminal Record Check
• Non-Violent Crisis Training an asset

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

PREFERRED SKILLS/capabilities:

• Strong service ethic and a friendly disposition with the public
• Adaptability to change and frequent interruptions
• Team oriented and able to take initiative
• Willingness to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Empathy to clients, staff and volunteers
• Computer ability
• Problem solving
• Personable
• Organized

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean driver's abstract.
• Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

•The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.•

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $22.48 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person