Support Services Worker
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Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 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:
Position Purpose summary:
To meet the needs of our fellow staff residents and community in a professional manner meeting the highest standard of safety etiquette service and hospitality
KEY Accountabilities:
- To conduct oneself in a pleasant professional client and staff focused manner
- To assist and support clients community and staff; fielding basic inquiries providing information guidance internal referrals within the framework of established policies and procedures
- To assist residents to understand and ensure they comply with the various restrictions of the facility in a firm but polite and diplomatic manner
- To provide basic problem solving and dealing with problem clients and individuals requiring discipline without force in a quiet and efficient manner
- To participate in facility or professional group seminars and staff meeting to increase knowledge and program development as required
- As assigned:
- answer main switchboard and ensure that all telephone calls are answered and redirected in a proper polite and helpful manner
- monitor computerized security and camera systems for the safety and security of the staff and residents
- handle cash issue receipts and perform basic clerical functions and data-entry
- conduct rounds / physical checks of the building to ensure staff resident and facility safety and security according to established policy
- To perform emergency services communication (police fire ambulance) and to perform functions outlined in the fire plan and safety procedures helping to ensure the safety of staff and residents
- To prepare Occurrence Reports logs data entry and statistics as required according to policies and procedure
- To maintain awareness of any problems (medical behavioural or other) experienced by clients and report pertinent information in desk log and to supervisor
- Perform other related duties as required
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Support Services Worker reports directly to the Support Services Supervisor.
Working Conditions:
This position requires one to work in a stressful environment often dealing with clients and community in crisis situations brought about by diverse problems. The ability to function independently frequently under pressure whilst managing multiple concurrent tasks including emergency situations is an on-going expectation of this position.
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.
education and experience Qualifications:
Education Qualifications and Certifications:
- Completion of Grade 12 or the equivalent education training and experience
- Current First Aid/CPR training and willingness for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
- Proven understanding of addiction issues mental health issues & homelessness
- A mature individual who is willing to work alongside the Belkin House Mission
- Strong interpersonal behavioural skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Previous experience in shelter security and/or hospitality industries
- A proven ability to handle and record cash transactions
- To submit to an enhanced security screening
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Base knowledge of Privacy issues
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.
- Ability and willingness 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 screening.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $25.10 to $25.35 with a maximum of $25.60.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.
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.
