Shelter Worker

Hours:

• Terms
  • Regular, Full-time (40 hours/week)Days & Time
• Monday – Friday Overnight shift (12:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.)
  
• No. of Vacancies: 1

This position must be filled by a female (Female Shelter Overnight)

• Perform client intake and discharge functions as necessary during shift
• Ensures client supervision and safety and complies with relevant Belkin House Policies and Procedures
• Utilize knowledge of issues, if applicable to the work setting, pertaining to homelessness, addictions, mental health, women with children, domestic violence/abuse, and to act as a client advocate, provide emotional support
• Maintain appropriate records and statistics, ensure that all required documentation is accurate and complete
• Attend and participate in meetings as required

(The above is just a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of the position.  It is not the complete list of responsibilities.)

• Completion of Grade 12 or the equivalent education, training and experience is typically required for this position
• Possess valid First Aid/CPR certificate or obtain as condition of employment prior to the end of probationary period.

Experience:

• At least six months’ previous experience in issues including domestic violence/abuse, substance abuse, mental health, and homelessness issues, in a residential environment is an asset

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Be a mature individual, who is committed to the mission of Belkin House
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a minimum of supervision

OTHER CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Successful obtainment of Enhanced Reliability Status Security Clearance
• Successful obtainment of clearance through the Criminal Record Check under the Criminal Records Review Program
• Successful obtainment of clearance through The Salvation Army Child Abuse Registry

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

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.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.