Casual Shelter Support Worker - On-Site

The Salvation Army International; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual on-call

On-site work

Job summary

The Salvation Army Centre of Hope – Mount Waddington Community Ministries in Port Hardy, BC is seeking a casual Shelter Support Worker. The role involves providing a safe environment for guests, handling intake and orientation, and supporting meals and daily operations on-site.

Qualifications include a Grade 12 diploma, 1–2 years related field education, First Aid and Food Safe training, plus trauma-informed care and crisis intervention knowledge.

Qualifications

• Completed grade 12 high school diploma.
• Post-secondary/college diploma program of 1-2 years in related field is a strong asset.
• Basic First Aid or willingness to obtain.
• Food Safe Level 1 or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, secure environment for guests and visitors.
• Record daily activities and maintain logs; complete occurrence reports.
• May liaise with external agencies as needed.
• Assist with intake, orientation and rule enforcement for guests.
• Assist with meal prep, kitchen and janitorial tasks as required.
• Provide support, guidance and crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Empathy/active listening

Team player

Education

Grade 12 high school diploma

Post-secondary diploma in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Salvation Army Centre of Hope – Mount Waddington Community Ministries in Port Hardy, BC is seeking a casual Shelter Support Worker. The role involves providing a safe environment for guests, handling intake and orientation, and supporting meals and daily operations on-site.

Qualifications include a Grade 12 diploma, 1–2 years related field education, First Aid and Food Safe training, plus trauma-informed care and crisis intervention knowledge.