Casual House Support Worker

Location: New Westminster

Casual House Support Worker# The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda## Casual House Support Worker Apply:
Onsite:
NEW WESTMINSTER, BC:
Part time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 3, 2026 (6 days left to apply):
JR115304
** 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.
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* Job Description:

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* 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:

** The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties, typical of the job class:
* 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):

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to:
* Physical attacks by others
* Exposure to infectious diseases
* Exposure to bodily fluids and bodily waste
* Sharp objects
* Other dangerous situations
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* 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.
* Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
* Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening…