Shelter Worker

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 Shelter Worker provides a safe and secure environment for clients, residents and visitors. KEY Accountabilities Ability to 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 Supports, where and when possible, the efforts of all clients and co-workers 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 Working Conditions moderate amounts of keyboarding and performing walk abouts. continuously monitoring the environment, monitoring security cameras and attentiveness when interacting with clients and recording information. responsible for your own time and effort only. May demonstrate work methods to new employees, volunteers and/or students. little to no travel required. carries a pager/walkie talkie. The Work Environment Is Typically In a Shelter And/or In Treatment Facilities In The Ministry Unit Facility, Under The Following Disagreeable Conditions Dealing with angry people Abusive people Verbal abuse Isolation Work schedule affecting lifestyle may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to: Physical attacks by others Exposure to infectious diseases Exposure to bodily fluids Sharp objects Other dangerous situations must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules): Universal precautions Immunization for Hepatitis B and Vaccination against Tuberculosis Current Certification in First Aid/CPR Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC) Non-violent crisis intervention training Education, Qualifications And Certifications Possess valid Food Safe, CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis certification or obtain as condition of employment prior to end of probationary period Experience And Skilled Knowledge 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 p