Residential Shelter Support Specialist

The Salvation Army in Canada; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Residential Worker B to provide a safe, secure environment for residents in a shelter setting. The role includes monitoring clients, recording activities and coordinating with external agencies as needed.

The successful candidate will have completed high school with Addictions Facilities coursework and prior frontline experience in social services. Willingness to participate in required precautionary measures is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with up to six months of Addictions Facilities courses.
• Experience in frontline social services settings is preferred.
• Ability to monitor and support residents and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Monitors residents’ activities and provides personal, practical and morale support.
• Records daily happenings and maintains logs and reports.
• Liaises with external agencies as needed (welfare, police, parole).
• Coordinates client care related to security issues and may conduct checks or searches.
• May handle admissions, orientation and enforcement of house rules.
• May manage simple meals and reception duties for Shelter.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Residential Worker B to provide a safe, secure environment for residents in a shelter setting. The role includes monitoring clients, recording activities and coordinating with external agencies as needed.

The successful candidate will have completed high school with Addictions Facilities coursework and prior frontline experience in social services. Willingness to participate in required precautionary measures is expected.