Casual Shelter Worker Casual Shelter Worker

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.
Residential Support work is focused on providing additional support to the tenants of the residential facilities. Some duties may include in-room support with laundry or meal preparation, assistance with residential activities, accompaniment to appointments and activities as outlined in the clients personal plans.
Assists with daily operations, laundry, food services prep, light cleaning.
Complete residence-related administrative tasks as required.
Provide advice, guidance and support to residents when contacted for assistance.
First contact for all situations not requiring immediate 911 assistance.
Provide oversight to participant chores by instructing, teaching, encouraging, and coaching participants in how to do their assigned chores and monitor and document their completion according to policy and procedure.
Is involved in accompaniment off-site with tenants, reporting to supervisor or appropriate personnel daily activities in conjunction with personal plans.
Maintains availability for personal, practical, and moral support.
Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed.
Ensures ongoing enforcement of policies.
Minimal material responsibilities.
This is a Casual Position.
The incumbent’s work environment is typically in a supportive housing.
This position requires a moderate amount of keyboarding/manual record keeping and Those served by the program usually relate information that is highly disturbing in nature and will require intentional debrief and consultation.
Isolation
The incumbent may have little to no travel required.
The incumbent carries a pager/walkie talkie and will work shifts.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures
Completion of high school diploma.
At least one year of experience, preferably in social setting required.
Strong service ethic and a friendly disposition with the public.
Ability to follow all MU’s organizational policies and procedures.
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.