Residential Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Langley, Canada Salvation Army Full time
About the Role

The Salvation Army is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Residential Support Worker to join our team. As a key member of our support staff, you will provide a safe and secure environment for our guests, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide crisis intervention and support to guests, liaising with emergency personnel as needed.
  • Engage with and provide support to community meal guests, fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
  • Act as a receptionist for phone and front door inquiries, providing a warm and professional welcome to guests and visitors.
  • Ensure building security while engaging with participants, community, and shelter guests.
  • Host and supervise scheduled amenities room activities for residents, promoting a sense of community and social connection.
  • May receive general donations, handle public complaints, and act as a primary community liaison, assisting outside users or groups renting or offering programs at our facility.
  • Accurately record day-to-day happenings, maintain logbooks, and complete incident reports, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • In partnership with shelter staff, assist shelter guests in everyday situations, providing support and guidance as needed.
  • In partnership with OP advisors, provide support to current and new OP participants, including room checks, tours, and POD visits.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
  • Calm demeanor with the ability to de-escalate crisis situations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with guests and staff.
  • Relationship-focused, with a proven record of displaying empathy and compassion.
  • Adaptability to change and frequent interruptions, with a flexible and patient approach.
  • Team-oriented, with the ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
  • Grade 12 education or equivalent, with a strong foundation in crisis intervention and support.
  • Criminal Record Check, CPR, First Aid, and Non-Violent Crisis Training an asset.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you require a disability-related accommodation during the application process, please inform us of your requirements.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.



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