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 world-wide 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 values-based 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:

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Written and Verbal Communication

Performing all relevant documentation related to PSCW including but not limited to: intake/discharge forms client HIFIS notes shift logs incident reports client forms medication documents client applications stats reports etc.

Responsible for maintaining personal MyArmy work account/password for all strategic work purposes including email workday (attendance and scheduling) Salvation Army corporate information systems Microsoft teams etc. This is done with support from management supervisory staff and I.T support personnel.

Staying up to date on all communications including management/supervisory emails client case notes meeting minutes training communications policy and procedures updates etc.

2. Reporting

Responsible for reporting monthly PSCW performance statistics

Fulfilling and communicating all relevant Incident reports including IIR (Internal reports) to the team and CIR (critical reports) to supervisory staff.

Completing daily front-line worker responsibility logs and bed board charts.

Completing all required aspects of ongoing PEAC performance appraisal and coaching documents

3. Case Work/Facility

Maintaining ongoing responsibility for primary client housing-stability planning and housing related case work. Fulfillment of daily PSCW shift responsibility sheets

Maintaining personal HIFIS account and using HIFIS system for all aspects client case work.

Manage contact with professional and agency support staff

PSCW staff members are responsible for moderate cleaning and upkeep of facilities and resident quarters when property services staff are not on site.

PSCW staff are responsible to adhere to all tasks and responsibilities as outlined on the Front-Line worker responsibilities shift sheets.

This position is an Awake Overnight Shift

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

College diploma or equivalent post-secondary formal study related to social and/or women related services work. Bachelor of Social Work is preferred.

Valid Drivers License is an asset

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Experience working with homelessness mental health and addictions.

Must have functional knowledge and understanding of women issues related to homelessness mental health and addictions.

Skills and Capabilities (examples provided below):

Thorough knowledge and understanding of and a commitment to anti-racism anti-oppression and equity.

The responsibilities associated with this position demand a high degree of confidentiality

Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

Word processing Desktop Publishing Spreadsheet/Graphing; Database computer skills are essential

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Must have good interpersonal/time management skills

Good knowledge of community resources

Must exhibit strong empathy understanding and support for all youth including difficult-to-serve young people in our service sector.

Must be able to provide clear Vulnerable Sector Screen

Compensation:

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.