Shelter Worker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Maple Ridge, BC

1d•CA$21 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda for over 130 years. Building on its roots as a Christian church, it helps over 2 million people annually by providing necessities like food, clothing, and shelter, and supporting those facing unemployment, addiction, and family challenges. As a faith- and values-based organization, The Salvation Army continually adapts to meet emerging needs and lives out its mission, vision, and values of hope, service, dignity, and stewardship, welcoming people of all backgrounds.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to represent and work within the mission, vision & values of The Salvation Army and Ridge Meadows Ministries.
Use a client-centered approach by consistently demonstrating compassion, respect and empathy in the administration of policies and procedures.
Support, where and when possible, the efforts of all clients, volunteers and co-workers.
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 and as listed on the task list.
Completed high school, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months.
More than three months of prior related experience, including experience with frontline work in a social services setting.
The ability to work with minimum supervision and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
The willingness to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
The ability to take initiative and be team oriented.
Strong service ethic and a friendly disposition with the public.
Adaptability to change and frequent interruptions.
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.

Nice To Haves

Addiction Facility – Addictions Counselling Courses an asset.

Responsibilities

Provides a safe and secure environment for clients, residents, and visitors.
Handles the admission, orientation, and evaluation of clients.
Maintains availability for personal, practical, and moral support.
Monitors the activities of clients and accurately records day-to-day happenings.
Performs internal and external security checks.
Provides safe storage and recording of prescribed medications.
Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed.
Coordinates client care relating to security issues and ensures ongoing enforcement of policies.
Involved in serving meals/snacks.
Performs other assigned duties as required to ensure a safe and secure environment.