Casual/On-Call Shelter Worker
- Chilliwack, BC, Canada
The target hiring range for this position is $20.09 to $25.11 with a maximum of $30.13. · Part-time
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- The target hiring range for this position is $20.09 to $25.11 with a maximum of $30.13.
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- English
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Original job description
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 Description
POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:
The role provides administrative and facility support to the residence’s clients and tenants.
Position Purpose Summary And Key Responsibilities
The target hiring range for this position is $20.09 to $25.11 with a maximum of $30.13.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
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 Description
POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:
The role provides administrative and facility support to the residence’s clients and tenants.
Position Purpose Summary And Key Responsibilities
- Cleans shelter rooms, washrooms, kitchen, lounge and common areas
- Packing up client's belongings and prepping beds and rooms for new clients.
- Monitors the environment and clients/residents to ensure safety and security;
- Ensures client supervision and adherence to rules and policies. Provides laundry services for the shelter and shelter clients.
- Provides safe storage and recording of prescribed medications.
- Acts as a positive role model for clients by developing professional interpersonal relationships that promote dignity and respect.
- Cooking for Shelter clients when necessary.
- Light food preparation and serving clients at mealtimes.
- Conducts all required shift change procedures prior to and after shift change.
- Maintains required documentation and shelter log.
- Makes entries and maintains HFIS database.
- Collects and disposes of refuse and performs spot cleaning as required.
- Monitors appropriate behavior, ensures the rules are followed.
- Provides orientation to new clients.
- Participates as a team member with other staff to ensure a safe and caring environment by performing duties such as responding to emergency issues and supporting others through methods such as sharing knowledge and information.
- Performs Other duties as assigned.
- Certificate in First Aid and CPR Training.
- Non-Violent Crises Intervention Training.
- Ability to relate and engage marginalized people. Naloxone Training.
- 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.
The target hiring range for this position is $20.09 to $25.11 with a maximum of $30.13.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
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Responsibilities
Maintain clean, safe shelter facilities by cleaning rooms and common areas, preparing beds, handling laundry and refuse, and preparing or serving food. Supervise clients, support their safety and adherence to shelter rules, maintain records and medication storage, orient new clients, and collaborate with staff during shift changes and emergencies.
Requirements
The role requires First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and Naloxone training, along with the ability to engage with marginalized people. Candidates must be willing to complete applicable screening and background checks satisfactory to The Salvation Army.
Skills
- Shelter Cleaning
- Client Supervision
- Safety Monitoring
- Medication Storage and Recording
- Laundry Services
- Food Preparation and Cooking
- Shift Handover Procedures
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- HFIS Database
- Client Orientation
- Crisis Response
- Interpersonal Communication
- First Aid
- CPR
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Naloxone Administration
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Categories
- Social Services
- Security & Safety
- Administrative
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Shelter Support
- Facility Support
- Cleaning
- Client Supervision
- Safety and Security
- Shelter Rules and Policies
- Laundry
- Medication Storage
- Medication Records
- Food Preparation
- Meal Service
- Shift Handover
- Documentation
- Shelter Log
- HFIS Database
- Client Orientation
- Emergency Response
- Marginalized People
- First Aid
- CPR
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Naloxone Training
- Background Checks