Who We Are
For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a worldwide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and shelter. In addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith and valuesbased organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The Brantford Booth Centre is a 50 bed emergency mens hostel and Correctional Residence Facility offering room and board to men who requires transitional housing and federal release programs. It is a 24 hour operation.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be in agreement and comply with the Mission Statement of The Salvation Army Booth Centre Brantford.
- University/College diploma in Social Service and/or a combination of education and related life experience.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills and effective interpersonal skills
- Competent on word processing equipment such as Windows XP Microsoft Office Excel.
- Ability to work with socially disadvantaged people who may often harbour resentment and anger.
- Ability to work with federal release clients to develop and carry out a life plan.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and implement goals and plans for self and clients.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and under supervision.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Communitybased resources.
- Possess current WHMIS First Aid CPR NonViolent Crisis Intervention certificates
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Maintain an active caseload.
- Complete an intake and assessment on each resident.
- Provide problem solving/referral counselling to shelter and CRF Clients.
- Develop a network and make referrals to existing services and resources in the community including those of other Salvation Army departments.
- Design and implement in consultation with supervisor an interview schedule that will provide an evaluation of quality of life improvement of successful program participants.
- Provide assistance to front desk personnel as necessary including responding to client issues and crises.
- Record activities and incidents occurring during the shift in a factual and concise manner using Log Book and/or Incident Occurrence Reports.
- Contact emergency service personnel (ambulance or police) when necessary.
- Maintain confidentiality with regard to clients/staff and Centres records.
- Work closely with and carry out tasks assigned to you by your supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Criminal Background Check and an Enhanced Security Clearance are required. Enhanced security clearance will be provided by the employer and criminal background check is candidates responsibility
We are looking for two individual for two shifts from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
and 3:00 pm to11:00 pm.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $23.07 to $23.07 with a maximum of $23.07.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.