Shelter Support Worker

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Job Description

Job title: Shelter Support Worker

Company: The Salvation Army

Job description: DescriptionThe Shelter Support Worker provides a safe and secure environment for our guests.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Handles the admission, orientation and evaluation of guests
  • Develops case plans
  • Performs internal and external security checks
  • Consistently demonstrates respect and empathy for all guests
  • Monitors the activities of the guests
  • Maintains availability for personal, practical and moral support
  • Provides safe storage and recording of prescribed medications
  • Accurately records day-to-day happenings
  • Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed
  • Coordinates guest care relating to security issues
  • Ensures ongoing enforcement of policies
  • Performs other assigned duties as required to ensure a safe and secure environment

HOURS:

  • Permanent, Part-time, RRSP benefits after 3 months
  • Days/Hours: Saturday and Sunday, rotating weekends – 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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
  • Grade 12 education or equivalent
  • Criminal Record Check
  • CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Training an asset
  • Computer ability

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES: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.We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

Expected salary: $23.83 per hour

Location: Langley City, BC

Job date: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 02:59:42 GMT

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