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Shelter Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Port Alberni, Canada The Salvation Army Full time

This position exists to support guests in our shelter programs and to work with fellow teammates to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

**Hours**
- Shift work
- 6 Part Time Positions available

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Handles the admission, orientation and evaluation of guests
- Supports case plans, monitors the activities of the guests
- Performs internal and external security checks
- Consistently demonstrates respect and empathy for all guests
- Maintains availability for personal, practical and moral support
- Provides safe storage and recording of prescribed medications
- Answers the program department telephone and records/remits messages
- 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
- Daytime, evening, and overnight shifts available

**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, preferred applicant will have completed at least 1 year of Community College.
- Criminal Record Check
- CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Training an asset
- Computer ability
- Naloxone Training

**PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES**:

- Problem solving
- Personable
- Team player
- Organized
- Background check consent.
- A clear vulnerable sector screening.
- A clean drivers abstract.
- Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

Published

February 13, 2023

Location

Port Alberni

Job Type

Part-time

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Alberni Valley

Salary Range:
$16.06 to $20.08 per hour

Address:
3130 3rd Avenue

Posting Expires:
February 24, 2023

Applications Accepted By:


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