Shelter Worker

8 months ago

Abbotsford, Canada Salvation Army Full time

Description

Shelter Worker provides a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors. This is a unionized position.

**Hours**:
40 hours per week

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Monitors the activities of the clients/residents and maintains availability for personal, practical and morale support; may include providing safe storage and recording of prescribed medications
Oversee Café Operations with Family services Worker (Laundry, Showers, Breakfast, Lunch) and provides training/supervision to the Café volunteers
Accurately records day-to-day happenings using appropriate methods; maintains logbooks and completes occurrence reports
Monitor Services Lists (Case Planning, Outreach, Nurse, Counseling)
Lunch Set up/Lunch cleanup
Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed (e.g. welfare, police, parole, urgent situations)
Coordinates client care relating to security issues; doing bed checks, room/personal searches
May carry out inspection/security checks of property and grounds in accordance with policies and procedures
Handles the admission, orientation and evaluation of clients' understanding of rules; ensures ongoing enforcement of policies, which may include client discipline
Monitoring the clients in the day room/ Smoke Pit
May handle finances relating to room rentals and meal tickets, and receipting of same
Performs other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:
**Education/Certifications**:
**The successful applicant will hold/have**:
Completion of High School plus post-secondary diploma or certificate (Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field is preferred)
Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for business purposes.
Must obtain a Criminal Record Check in accordance with Criminal Records Review Program.
Certificate in First Aid and CPR Training
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training

The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures in addition to health and safety rules:
Universal precautions
Immunization for Hepatitis B
Vaccination against Tuberculosis
WHMIS training

**Experience**:
More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience, including, experience with frontline work in a social services setting

**Required Skills/Knowledge**:
Willingness to adhere to the mission and values of The Salvation Army
Agreeable to a flexible, non-routine schedule. Willing to work long hours including weekends
Enthusiastic team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide training and support to volunteers
High standards of integrity, judgment and confidentiality
Strong decision-making and organizational skills
Proficiency on standard computer programs (word processing, spreadsheets, database) and general office equipment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to meet deadlines and cope with stressful situations
Knowledge and interest in the programs and services The Salvation Army provides

**PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES**:
General office skills and experience would be considered an asset
Volunteer experience would be an asset

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