Casual Shelter Support 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. As a faith
- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
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.

**JOB PURPOSE**:
The Residential Worker B provides a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors.
**CHARACTERISTIC JOB DUTIES**:
The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:
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
Accurately records day-to-day happenings using appropriate methods; maintains logbooks and completes occurrence reports
Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed (e.g. welfare, police, parole, urgent situations)
Coordinates client care relating to security issues; may be directly involved in taking urine samples, 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
May handle finances relating to room rentals and meal tickets, and receipting of same
May serve as Receptionist for Shelter
May prepare or provide simple meals for clients/residents
Performs other duties as assigned
Attends 4 mandatory staff meetings per year
**NOTE**: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.
**MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED**:
The successful job applicant will have completed high school. Courses specializing in Social Services is an asset..
**NOTE**: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
**MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE**:
**The incumbent must have the following experience before hire**:
More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience, including, experience with frontline work in a social services setting.
**PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED**:
The performance of the job requires moderate amounts of keyboarding, and performing walk abouts. First Aid response can include moving/lifting clients. Must be able to lift storage bins - average 30lbs.
**CONCENTRATION REQUIRED**:
The performance of the job requires continuously monitoring the environment, monitoring security cameras and attentiveness when interacting with clients and recording information.
**RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES**:
**The incumbent's responsibility for Financial Resources**:
The incumbent is involved in minor financial matters regularly, or on a relief basis, or has responsibility for the wise use of his/her own resources. He/She may be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash. The incumbent has very little input into the annual budget.
**RESPONSIBILITY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES**:
**The incumbent's responsibility for Human Resources**:
The incumbent is responsible for his/her own time and effort only. He/She may demonstrate work methods to new employees, volunteers and/or students.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**:
The incumbent's work environment is typically in a shelter and/or in treatment facilities.
The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
Dealing with angry people
Abusive people
Verbal abuse
Isolation
Work schedule affecting lifestyle
The incumbent my have little to no travel required.
The incumbent carries a pager/walkie talkie and will work shift.
**EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS**:
The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to:
Physical attacks by others
Exposure to infectious diseases
Exposure to bodily fluids
Sharp objects
Other dangerous situations
Exposure to animals (Gateway of Hope is a pet-friendly shelter)
**PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES**:
The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):
Universal precautions
Immunization for Hepatitis B
Vaccination against Tuberculosis
Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC)
Non-violent crisis intervention training
**Compensation**:
The target hiring range for this position is $23.12 to $23.48