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Description
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Compile a list of potential housing options for clients
- Explore housing options in depth & document relevant intake information, application procedures and other data relating to suitability for Shelter Clients.
- Update Housing Registry as necessary to include new housing options
- Make regular, ongoing contact with housing operators concerning possible vacancies
- Maintain and post a list of suitable housing options
- Assist Clients as possible link with suitable housing & provide advocacy as needed
- Provide Counsellors with information regarding housing issues
- Meet with clients to provide guidance and information regarding all available housing options
- Conduct “Information Sessions and Facility Tours” as scheduled
- Participate in Centre Planning sessions and other assigned tasks
- Represent the Centre at “Public Speaking Engagements”, Community groups and other areas as requested
- Actively involved in Supervision with Supervisor
- Actively involved in on-going Professional Development
- Attend Staff Meetings, Team Meetings, Case Planning Meetings and other scheduled meetings
- Agree to sign the Confidentiality statement
- Agree to sign all necessary Human Resources forms
- Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Adhere to standards that are consistent to the values and philosophy of The Salvation Army
- Engage in formal Evaluations Sessions with Supervisor at three (3) months during first year of employment and annually thereafter
- Read and adhere to the Policy and Procedures Manual and the Employees Handbook
- Make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to Management
- Represent the organization in a professional manner and attitude
- Perform any other related duties as requested by Supervisor or Administration
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Community College Certificate in Social Sciences Field
- Certificate in First Aid/CPR and Crisis Intervention
- Valid WHMIS certification
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Previous experience working with homeless
- Knowledge and understanding of Family Violence
- Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health
- Good knowledge of community resources
- Knowledge and understanding of and a commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression
SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:
- Valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s License
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to independently as well as part of a team
- Ability 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 with vulnerable sector screening
- Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities
HOURS: 40 hours per week
In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada. The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.
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