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The Salvation Army provides year-long 24/7 low-barrier shelter programming utilizing a 16-bed facility open to street-involved individuals. The Shelter Support Worker ensures a healthy and safe environment for clients/guests. Additionally, the incumbent may provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
The successful candidate will:
*Monitor the activities of guests and be available for personal, practical, and moral support.
*Accurately record day-to-day happenings/incidents using established methods.
*Assist guests in accessing clean/dry clothing and laundry services.
*Coordinate guest care as it relates to security issues.
*Carry out inspections.
*Serve meals/snacks/beverages.
*Perform janitorial duties of the facility as required.
*Perform other duties as assigned.
*Consent to work a flexible schedule.
Please Note: Due to the nature of a low-barrier shelter, applicants should be aware that they will be working with intoxicated individuals.
The successful candidate will:
*Monitor the activities of guests and be available for personal, practical, and moral support.
*Accurately record day-to-day happenings/incidents using established methods.
*Assist guests in accessing clean/dry clothing and laundry services.
*Coordinate guest care as it relates to security issues.
*Carry out inspections.
*Serve meals/snacks/beverages.
*Perform janitorial duties of the facility as required.
*Perform other duties as assigned.
*Consent to work a flexible schedule.
Please Note: Due to the nature of a low-barrier shelter, applicants should be aware that they will be working with intoxicated individuals.
Qualifications & Experience
A heart for people, empathy for those in need, and compassion for individuals struggling with addictions, dealing with mental health barriers, the street entrenched, and the marginalized.
During the three-month probationary period, it is your responsibility to obtain the following certifications below, which are a requirement for the position:
*Occupational First Aid Level 1
*Food Safe Level 1
During the three-month probationary period, it is your responsibility to obtain the following certifications below, which are a requirement for the position:
*Occupational First Aid Level 1
*Food Safe Level 1