Part Time Residential Case Worker (union position)

The Brantford Booth Centre is a 58-bed emergency men’s shelter and Correctional Residential Facility (CRF) offering housing and reintegration supports to those in the Brantford-Brant area. This is a busy 24/7 facility that operates from a housing-focused and harm-reduction framework to reintegrate those we serve successfully back into their communities

• Ensure the confidentiality of all Resident information
• Register new Residents and complete all required documentation
• Ensure that Residents understand the rules and regulations of the Centre
• Accept and record Resident fees and prepare receipts for all monies received
• Work closely with and carry out tasks assigned to you by your supervisor
• Be fully knowledgeable of duties associated with front desk
• Perform other position related duties as required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a permanent, part-time position with 16 hours per week. The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour paid meal break.

Shifts: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., Friday to Saturday

• University/College Diploma in Social Services (preferred) and / or combination of education and life related experience in working with marginalized individuals
• Current First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Competent on word processing equipment, such as Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Excel
• Ability to work with socially disadvantaged people
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and under supervision
• Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation in Canada and the Brantford Booth Centre
• 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.

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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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