Shelter Worker

2 weeks ago

St Catharines, Canada St. Catharines Booth Centre Full time

Job Title: Shelter worker

Department: Shelter

Status/Position Type: Casual

Compensation: $24.00 per hour

St. Catharines Booth Centre

Date posted:
June 20, 2024

Address:
184 Church Street, St. Catharines ON

Posting Expires:
June 28, 2024

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BY:
**Attention**:Joyce Penner, Shelter Manager

**Mailing Address**:184 Church Street, St. Catharines ON, L2R 3E7

**Attention**:Steve Brnjas, Programs Manager

**Fax**:905-684-4513

**Please, no phone calls.**

Mission, VISION and Values:
The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

**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.

**Vision Statement**

We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

**Core Values**:
**Hope**: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
**Service**: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
**Dignity**: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
**Stewardship**: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

**TERMS AND CONDITIONS**:
**Position Purpose summary**:
Perform casework and group related duties, with an emphasis on meeting the needs of all clients. The focus of our services is to ensure clients are transitioned into more stable housing alternatives. This is a part-time position (16 hours weekly) that includes weekends and overnight shifts.

**Accountabilities**:

- Develop and implement case management of assigned clients; assist clients in establishing goals, monitoring progress, and preparing discharge plans.
- Preform assessments, preliminary goal setting, identifies housing barriers; immediate and ongoing needs.
- Perform administrative duties, such as compiling and maintaining accurate case files and appropriate documentation related to clients and initiates and any new documentation; complete all reports required by the funder and The Salvation Army including HIFIS.
- Maintain caseload with regularly scheduled sessions and record keeping on all contacts and sessions as required by policy and procedures.
- Perform social histories to gather information and identify problems; formulate case plans to help clients meet their needs; perform discharge procedures for clients as assigned.
- Monitor appropriate behavior; intervene in crisis situations, provide emotional support and advocacy as required.
- Ensure appropriate communication of relevant concerns being mindful of the guidelines of the referral base and confidentiality procedures: maintain confidentiality of all client records, documenting all relevant information and update logs and client files regularly.
- Work cooperatively with the community partners and complete necessary documentation as required.
- Enforce program rules and expectations on a consistent basis with clients.
- Network with Salvation Army, government, and community social service providers to coordinate resources for the benefit of clients and programs.
- Engage in the development of inter-personal relationships that promote dignity and respect.
- Perform required scheduled check-ins of clients, unit visits and room inspections.
- May liaise with police, funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, and other staff members.
- Coordinate care services; help clients identify and obtain resources.
- Within the client’s existing environment encourage, where applicable, positive life-style alternatives: socialization, grooming and hygiene, external social opportunities, respect for dignity of themselves and others, support client ownership of own actions and problem-solving.
- Seek to enhance own role with service providers as to build confidence and trust.
- Complete other duties as required.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- Schedule may vary according to requirements of responsibilities - weekend and overnight work is required.
- May deal with clients who become angry.
- May encounter verbal abuse.

**EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS**:

- College Diploma in Social Services/Corrections and / or combination of education and life related experience in working with marginalized individuals.
- Completion of Non-Violence Crisis Intervention Training or willingness to obtain.
- Current First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain.
- Training in Naloxone administration and Mental Health First Aid would be assets.

**EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE**:

- Minimum of one (1) year prior related experience, including experience in front line work in a social service setting.

**SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES**:

- Support for and an understanding of mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada.
- Solid background of how to work with people from diverse backgrounds and enjoy assisting others t

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