House Support Worker

The House Support Worker provides essential support to the emergency shelter clients staying at The Stevenson House.

This is an equal opportunity posting and we would encourage both men and women to apply.

• Cleans shelter rooms, washrooms, kitchen, lounge and common areas.
• Packing up client’s belongings and prepping beds and rooms for new clients.
• Monitors the environment and clients/residents to ensure safety and security; completes regular client/resident status.
• Ensures client supervision and adherence to rules and policies.
• Provides laundry services for the shelter and shelter clients.
• Acts as a positive role model for clients by developing professional interpersonal relationships that promote dignity and respect.
• Light food preparation and serving to clients at mealtimes.
• Conducts all required shift change procedures prior to and after shift change.
• Maintains required documentation and shelter log.
• Performs basic building maintenance. Collects and disposes of refuse and maintains clean refuse area; performs spot cleaning as required.
• Monitors appropriate behavior; ensures the rules are followed.
• Provides orientation to new clients.
• Provides conflict resolution and crisis de-escalation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications:

• The successful job applicant will have completed high school, plus a diploma in a related field (Human Services, Social Services).
• NOTE:  An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

Experience:

• More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience, including, experience with frontline work in a social service setting providing direct client care.

The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):

• Universal precautions
• Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
• Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC)
• Non-violent Crisis intervention training

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. 

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.