Casual House Support Worker

Location: New Westminster

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 shelter. In 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.

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 shelter. In 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

Location:

Stevenson House, New Westminster

Position Purpose

Summary:

House Support worker provides a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors

Accountabilities
The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar duties to the listed below:

Characteristic

Job Duties

Monitors the environment and clients/residents to ensure safety and security; completes regular client/resident status checks and room searches as required

Maintains and updates all appropriate documentation (including in-out and incident log books) related to clients/residents and initiates any new documentation

Provides laundry service for the shelters and shelter clients

Cleans shelter rooms, washrooms, kitchen, lounge and common areas and performs basic building maintenance

Complete all reports required by the funder and The Salvation Army

Coordinates and facilitates resident programming as required

Performs intake and discharge procedures for clients/residents as assigned

Monitors appropriate behavior; intervenes in crisis situations, provides emotional support and advocacy as required

Distributes funds to residents in accordance with established policies guidelines

Engages in the development of inter-personal relationships that promote dignity and respect

Liaises with Police, funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, and other staff members

Provides orientation to newly hired staff, volunteers, students

Performs other duties as assigned

NOTE:

Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

Health & Safety (if Applicable)

Physical attacks by others

Exposure to infectious diseases

Exposure to bodily fluids and bodily waste

Sharp objects

Other dangerous situations

Working Conditions
The incumbent’s work environment is typically in a shelter and/ or in treatment facilities.

The Incumbent Will Work Under The Following Disagreeable Conditions

Dealing with angry people

Abusive people

Verbal abuse

Isolation

Work schedule affecting lifestyle

Exposure to drugs and alcohol

Education, Experience, & Qualifications

Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

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