Casual/On-Call Shelter Worker

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

RRSPs

Paid vacation and sick time

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada currently seeks an administrative and facility support worker for a shelter residence. You will supervise and assist clients, maintain a clean living space, and ensure safety in common areas.

Responsibilities include meal prep, inventory, logging information, and coordinating with staff to support a respectful, secure environment for those in transition. Certifications in first aid, CPR, and crisis intervention are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate in First Aid and CPR Training is required.
• Non-Violent Crises Intervention Training is required.
• Naloxone Training is preferred or required where applicable.
• Ability to relate and engage marginalized people.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and screening.

Responsibilities

• Clean shelter rooms, washrooms, kitchen and common areas.
• Prepare beds and rooms for new clients.
• Monitor client safety and enforce rules and policies.
• Provide laundry services for shelter clients.
• Record and store medications safely.
• Maintain shelter logs and HFIS database.

Skills

Engage marginalized people

Naloxone Training

Education

Certificate in First Aid and CPR Training

Non-Violent Crises Intervention Training

Naloxone Training

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.

• 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.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 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.

Compensation

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 [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.