Student Planning Assistant

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. 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.
Intake worker - social services
The Frontline Intake Worker provides critical, trauma-informed, and client-centered support to women and children fleeing gender-based violence (GBV), including intimate partner violence (IPV), human trafficking, and abuse. This role involves managing shelter intake processes, assessing client needs, conducting safety planning, and ensuring access to appropriate supports and resources. Working from anti-oppressive, harm-reduction, and trauma-informed frameworks, the Intake Worker ensures equitable and compassionate care for diverse populations, including newcomers, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, gender-diverse individuals, and children impacted by trauma.
Provide immediate crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning for women and children.
Offer practical supports such as transportation vouchers, food, clothing, emergency funds, and referrals.
Support children and youth, including those with special needs, through trauma-informed care and activity planning.
Work collaboratively with community partners and internal programs to address clients' legal, housing, counseling, and health needs.
Provide emotional support, information, and resources to women experiencing complex trauma, addictions, or mental health challenges.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and collaborative planning for service delivery.
Programs and Outreach
Engage in shelter and community-based programs that empower women and children, including group facilitation and resource referrals.
Participate in activities targeting boys and men to prevent GBV and promote healthy relationships.
Assist with summer programs, including camp coordination and therapeutic activities for children residing in the shelter and the broader community.
Enrolled in or completion of a post-secondary program in Social Work, Psychology, Women’s and Gender Studies, Child and Youth Work, or a related field.
Experience working with survivors of GBV, IPV, trauma, or marginalized populations is an asset.
Strong crisis intervention, risk assessment, and case management skills.
Ability to work with diverse populations, including racialized communities, newcomers, gender-diverse individuals, and children exposed to trauma.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and documentation systems.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.