Prevention Coordinator (Temporary Fixed Term)

The Salvation Army in Canada; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reasonable accommodation

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Prevention Coordinator to help divert at-risk individuals from homelessness and coordinate housing stabilization plans. This role includes crisis intervention, referrals, data entry into HIFIS, and collaboration with partner agencies within the Fort McMurray region.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or two-year diploma, 2–5 years’ relevant experience, and valid Alberta driving license. This is a full-time, on-site position with 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two-year diploma/certificate in a related field.
• Two to five years’ experience working with homeless and near homeless adults.
• Satisfactory Police Information Check (PIC) with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Current First Aid Certificate with Level A or C CPR from an Alberta approved provider.
• Valid Class 5 license with clear driving abstract and proof of insurance ($2M liability).
• Experience with community-based services and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide referrals and guidance to divert individuals from entering shelter systems.
• Review referrals for program eligibility and provide crisis intervention.
• Develop diversion and housing stabilization plans with clients.
• Enter data into HIFIS (intakes, notes, referrals, housing history).
• Transport clients as required and participate in meetings/trainings.
• Coordinate with partners and community agencies to support housing outcomes.

Skills

MS Office

De-escalation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Two-year Diploma/Certificate

Tools

Efforts to Outcomes

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 Prevention Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to prevent Individuals entering homelessness, redirect individuals out of homelessness from all different living situations and preventing further entrenchment into homelessness.

Accountabilities

• Work with people who are homeless or near homeless to provide referrals and guidance to assist them in diverting from entering the shelter system
• Review referrals to determine if they meet the eligibility requirements of the program
• Provides emergency/crisis intervention and short-term case management
• Provide diversion and housing assessments to individuals accessing internal and external services focusing on those who are newly homeless or recently lost housing
• Develop individualized diversion and housing stabilization plans with clients
• Complete VI-SPDAT’s as needed
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with program partners and other community agencies
• Serve as liaison between individuals and community
• Work with internal resources to provide assistance
• Provide advocation and referral support to other community agencies and services
• Enter all required information into HIFIS (Intakes, case notes, referrals, housing history, etc.)
• Assist in housing search when needed and secure safe and stable housing
• Participate in required meetings and trainings with The Salvation Army and the RMWB
• Conduct immediate and long-term follow up to ascertain the effectiveness of the program
• Transport Clients as required
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Internal

Governance Boards and Councils:

• Maintain communication with Team Lead
• Maintain communications with community individuals/caseload

External

• Maintain communication with community funders and other agencies or community supports

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY

• Reports directly to: Team Lead

Working Conditions

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• 40 hours per week. Weekly schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm with a 1 hour paid meal break.
• Works in an office within the administrative office
• Meets one-on-one with Individuals in various locations throughout the region (If they cannot come to us). Some locations could potentially be a high-risk environment.
• May have to deal with aggressive and/or disruptive people. Potential of verbal, and less likely physical, attacks.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree or two-year Diploma/Certificate in a related field
• Two - five years’ experience working with homeless and near homeless adults
• Candidates without a degree but who have relevant and related experience will also be considered
• Satisfactory Police Information Check (PIC) with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Current First Aid Certificate with Level A or C CPR from an Alberta approved training provider
• Applied Suicided Intervention Skills Training considered an asset
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 licenses with clear driving abstract
• Provided proof of insurance with 2 million liability

Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Two – five years working within social services, housing first, detox, addiction treatment Centre’s, mental health programs with homeless and near homeless adults
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Ability to work with individuals who present with addiction and mental health issues
• At least two years’ experience delivering community-based services
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques
• Experience networking with a range of partners and stakeholders
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of poverty-related issues, trends, and services, particularly within, but not limited to the urban Indigenous population

Skills And Capabilities

• Able to solve problems for clients quickly, creatively and ethically
• Able to work in a respectful and client-centered manner
• Understand how to apply de-escalation techniques
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Works with initiative, commitment and enthusiasm; physically fit
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)
• Familiar with entering data into databases, such as the Efforts to Outcomes system

This is a temporary Fixed Term Contract starting September 1, 2026 until March 31, 2027

Weekly scheduled hours:40

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $26.76 to $33.45 with a maximum of $40.14.

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.