Community Outreach Worker

The Salvation Army in Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Winnipeg is seeking a part-time Support Worker to ensure the safety and well-being of members in community-based facilities. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with strong communication and teamwork skills. The role involves crisis intervention, managing daily activities, and maintaining documentation. Apply if you're passionate about helping others and meet the necessary qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience, preferably in a social setting.
• Valid Manitoba Class V driver license required.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure members and staff work in a safe environment.
• Provide crisis intervention for members as required.
• Encourage individuals to participate in daily activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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

Accountabilities :

General Duties and Safety

• Ensure that members and staff work in a safe environment.
• Ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations are being adhered to by all, including but not limited to, vehicle usage, transportation of members, working alone, food, medications and equipment, storage and maintenance.
• Answer door and telephone during shift using proper precautions.
• Provide crisis intervention for members as required.
• Conduct checks to ensure the safety of the members and facility throughout their shifts.
• Complete check-ins with a designated contact in accordance with Community Venture policy and procedure.
• Understand and promote members’ rights and responsibilities.
• Provide transportation to and from various locations while demonstrating safe driving skills.
• Follow all traffic laws while driving defensively to ensure safety.
• Report concerns promptly to on-call person as needed.
• Ensure proper lifting, twisting and reaching techniques are used during job performance.
• Remain alert and awake at all times, throughout all shifts.
• Use PPE provided when necessary
• Record and report activities, behaviours, and any incidents which occur during the shift.
• Responsible for the completion and secure storage of records and documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures, Residential Care Licensing and the Department of Families’ requirements.
• Keep accurate documentation as to program vehicle usage and maintenance.
• Ensure facility is kept in accordance with agency policies and procedures, Residential Care Licensing and the Department of Families’ requirements.
• Perform necessary housekeeping duties and report any maintenance issues as they arise.
• Participate in staff meetings and training opportunities.
• Be familiar with agency policy and procedures and implement into daily tasks.
• As required and applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions, or procedures to management.

Health and Medical

Ensure individual’s health and medical needs are accurately attended to in a timely fashion, and that all medication is properly administered and recorded (where applicable).

Recognize and report concerns of abuse or neglect.

Provide emotional support for members as required.

Ensure meals and snacks are varied, attractive, nutritionally, and calorically adequate for the dietary and medical requirements of each member as recommended in the current Canadian Dietary Standard. (where applicable)

Person-Centered Plans

Be involved in implementing individual plans.

Communicate necessary information, observations and concerns with the Coordinator.

Provide individuals with support by gathering information on an individual’s goals and desired outcomes.

Individual Personal Development

Encourage and assist each individual to participate in daily activities in their program and community environments including reinforcing all expectations.

Ensure that the environment of the program is supportive, nurturing, and encourages a high degree of member involvement including decision making.

Role model appropriate behaviour and attitude supporting growth and promoting independence for the members.

Public Relations and Communication

Develop opportunities for relationships with families and the community and assist individuals’ to develop positive social interactions.

Ensure all contact with others is courteous and professional.

Treat all members and other staff with respect and dignity at all times.

Program Development

Collaboratively create, manage and facilitate appropriate individual and group activities, special events and spiritual care programs according to member interest, skill and ability levels.

Promote social interaction and personal development.

Ensure all necessary components and any required documentation is completed for assigned activities.

Participate in ongoing program assessment, review and evaluation of all programs.

Assist in the completion of inventory as requested.

Other Duties As Required

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils : None

Internal

Community Venture personnel from senior management to front line

External

External community contacts

Member family and care provider supports

Pre-vocational and volunteer agency contacts

Community Living disABILITY Services’ personnel

Education and health professional resources

MANAGERIAL / Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY

Reports directly to : Outreach Team Leader

Direct reports for this position : none

May demonstrate work methods to new employees, volunteers and / or students.

Financial And Materials Management

Responsible for the wise use of member and program resources.

May be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash.

Maintain complete records of financial transactions as per agency policies.

Working Conditions

The incumbent’s typical work environment is a community-based facilities and / or member residence. Significant amounts of work accompanying members in the community.

Working conditions may be isolated, may include a work or on-call schedule affecting lifestyle, dealing with verbal abuse and angry and / or abusive people.

The incumbent may have little to no travel required.

Moderate exposure to hazards : domestic cleaning supplies; handling of waste (garbage), bodily fluids / wastes, sharp objects, dirt / dust / odor, hot equipment (ovens, stoves, etc.).

Minor to moderate exposure to hazards : physical attack from members, and traffic accidents when driving

Minor exposure to hazards : infectious diseases, toxic chemicals, scabies, lice and / or bed bugs, emergency response situations (fire, bomb threat, etc.) and other potentially dangerous situations

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Education And Experience Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Certifications :

Completion of high school, grade 12 or the equivalent

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable

Valid Manitoba Class V driver license

Winnipeg or RCMP Police Services Check

Child Abuse Registry Check

Adult Abuse Registry Check

Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements

At least one year of experience, preferably in social setting required..

Skills And Capabilities

Occasional to moderate amount of keyboarding / manual record keeping

Occasional to moderate amounts of physical care (including manual or assisted transfers)

Moderate lifting / packing of member belongings or program supplies

Frequent standing, sitting, walking, & reaching

Moderate amount of light housekeeping and property maintenance

Occasional use of physical behaviour intervention techniques

Attentive listening & observation of body language

Continuously monitoring the environment

Basic reading, writing, arithmetic, and computer skills

Significant memory & concentration

Significant reasoning & judgment

Ability to understand members’ needs

Frequent multi-tasking

Moderate to significant creativity and imagination

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent team and interpersonal skills

Fluent spoken and written English

Able to handle the physical demands, which include lifting / carrying items up to 40 pounds.

The Salvation Army (TSA) can provide accommodation upon request to all employees, when working conditions can be adjusted without causing undue hardship to the ministry unit.

Compensation

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.

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