Canada Summer Jobs - Shelter Assistant
About The Position
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents. The role will work in conjunction with the Program Team to provide additional support to the tenants of the facility. Some duties may include in-room support with laundry or meal prep, accompaniment to appointments and activities as outlined in their personal plans.
Requirements
- Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Completion of some high school course work is required.
- Up to one year of related experience, including experience with frontline work in a social service setting.
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of professional boundaries when working with a vulnerable population
- Patience and ability to deescalate situations.
- 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.
- Problem solving skills.
- Team player.
- Organized and attentive to details.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent will be considered a strong asset.
- CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Training or willingness to complete once hired.
Responsibilities
- Provides support to tenants and staff in program delivery
- Assists with daily operations, laundry, food services prep, light cleaning
- Is involved in accompaniment off-site with tenants, reporting to supervisor or appropriate personnel daily activities in conjunction with personal plans
- Consistently demonstrates respect and empathy for all tenants
- Maintains availability for personal, practical, and moral support
- Accurately records relevant information to support staff
- Ensures ongoing enforcement of policies
- Accurately records and reports any tenant information relevant employees
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health and dental benefits
- paid vacation and sick time
- RRSP's
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
