Shelter Support Worker (Residential Worker B) Shelter Support Worker (Residential Worker B)

Location

Fort St John, BC | Canada

Job description

Description

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

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
• May handle finances relating to room rentals and meal tickets, and receipting of same
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred applicant will have completed at least 2 years of Community College in Social Services
• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• CPR, First Aid
• Criminal Record Check
• Non-Violent Crisis Training an asset

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• 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
• Computer ability
• Problem solving
• Personable
• Team player
• Organized

HOURS:

• Monday to Friday; 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please let us know if you have a need for any accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Internal Applicants, must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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