Casual House Support Worker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•New Westminster, BC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a House Support Worker for Stevenson House in New Westminster. This role is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors. The Salvation Army has been serving people in need for over 130 years, helping millions annually with necessities and support for various life challenges. As a faith- and values-based organization, they serve and hire people of all backgrounds, emphasizing hope, service, dignity, and stewardship.

Requirements

Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
High School Completion
Social services Diploma or related Diploma or Degree
Minimum one year Experience in frontline social service work
Performance of the job requires keyboarding/Manual record keeping, and lifting/packing clients/residents property/personal effects and engaging in recreational activities.
Performance of the job requires attentive listening and observation of body language, continuously monitoring the environment, multitasking and reading.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, to meet deadlines and cope with stressful situations.
Must be able to list a minimum of 40lbs

Responsibilities

Monitors the environment and clients/residents to ensure safety and security; completes regular client/resident status checks and room searches as required
Maintains and updates all appropriate documentation (including in-out and incident log books) related to clients/residents and initiates any new documentation
Provides laundry service for the shelters and shelter clients
Cleans shelter rooms, washrooms, kitchen, lounge and common areas and performs basic building maintenance
Complete all reports required by the funder and The Salvation Army
Coordinates and facilitates resident programming as required
Performs intake and discharge procedures for clients/residents as assigned
Monitors appropriate behavior; intervenes in crisis situations, provides emotional support and advocacy as required
Distributes funds to residents in accordance with established policies guidelines
Engages in the development of inter-personal relationships that promote dignity and respect
Liaises with Police, funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, and other staff members
Provides orientation to newly hired staff, volunteers, students
Performs other duties as assigned