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RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:
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 BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
• 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.
• Complete client intake, including the assessment and documentation of vital signs.
• Coordinate guest care as it relates to security issues.
• Conduct inspections.
• Serve meals/snacks/beverages.
• Perform janitorial duties of the facility as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Please Note: Due to the nature of a low-barrier shelter, applicants should be aware that they will be working with intoxicated individuals.
Position: Shelter Support Worker
Schedule: Casual/On-Call
Rate: $25.40/hour pre-probationary. After successful completion of the three-month probationary period, the rate will be adjusted to $25.90.
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 BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
• 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.
• Complete client intake, including the assessment and documentation of vital signs.
• Coordinate guest care as it relates to security issues.
• Conduct inspections.
• Serve meals/snacks/beverages.
• Perform janitorial duties of the facility as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Please Note: Due to the nature of a low-barrier shelter, applicants should be aware that they will be working with intoxicated individuals.
Position: Shelter Support Worker
Schedule: Casual/On-Call
Rate: $25.40/hour pre-probationary. After successful completion of the three-month probationary period, the rate will be adjusted to $25.90.
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..
• Food Safe Level 1.
• Basic First Aid.
• Food Safe Level 1.
• Basic First Aid.