Residential Worker – Spiritual Care

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:
Motivated by Gods love The Salvation Army CRS is dedicated to nurturing a safe compassionate healthy and respectful community. Crossroads Residential Services is dedicated to providing a safe stable and positive residential setting for men in crisis respecting cultural and religious diversity. Residential Worker will support individuals struggling with homelessness in Saskatoon.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Reporting directly to Lead Chaplin
Provide support to residents ensuring that their spiritual emotional psychological and physical needs are met
Strictly follow program policies and procedures and must be able to implement these into daily tasks
Ensure that the environment of the program is supportive nurturing and encourages a high degree of resident involvement including decision making
Be aware of all residents and their activities (including Wilderness Therapy Program) and follow through with case plans expectations and required programming
Ensure quality presentation of meals and snacks as required on shift while maintaining a high level of cleanliness of the eating and cooking areas and assisting residents with nutritional needs
Cleaning and sanitizing as necessary and ensuring the safety of the property
Represent the organization in a professional manner
Document business requirements process and report as needed.
Fill out incident reports as necessary
Develop and document options and recommendations to issues and problems.
Other duties as assigned by Lead Chaplain
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CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Required to work in co-operation with other staff members in job related areas and treat all residents volunteers and members of the public with respect dignity and confidentiality.
Governance Boards and Councils: None

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:
Reports directly to: Lead Chaplin
No formal managerial responsibility. May show others how to perform certain duties and procedures.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
None

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working in a residential setting with men including outings
Shifts required primarily for day time
The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
o Noise
o Dealing with angry and abusive people
o Verbal abuse discrimination etc.
The incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate injury or illness due to:
o Physical attacks by others (i.e. being attacked by a resident)
o Exposure to infectious diseases
o Sharp objects (i.e. needle sticks)
o Other dangerous situations
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Qualifications and Certifications:

Completion of high school is required.
First Aid/CPR
Criminal Record including Vulnerable Sector
Drivers license including drivers abstract
Food Safe Certificate is considered an asset
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate is considered an asset
Narcan/Naloxone Training or willingness to obtain.
Trauma informed care training is considered an asset
De-escalation training is considered an asset
Mental Health First Aid is considered an asset
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Minimum six months experience in a setting working with marginalized clientele
Experience working within the field of Mental Health and Addictions is a strong asset.
Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft 365

Skills and Capabilities :
Able to communicate in a clear and concise manner with residents staff professionals and members of the public while maintaining confidentiality fairness and respect.
Certificate Diploma or Degree in Bible School or Outdoor Leadership program is considered an asset
Understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Ability to develop and sustain professional working relationships with residents members of the public other agencies and staff keeping strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.
Ability to deal with difficult people.
Physically able to lift up to 25 to 50 lbs.
Ability and willingness to respect promote and support the mission vision and values of TSA and develop an understanding of the purpose of the Salvation Army in Canada and its implication as related to position responsibilities.
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
Strong understanding of professional boundaries when working with a vulnerable population.
Strong listening written and verbal communication skills clear and simple to understand.
Able to proactively recognize potential risks conflicts and issues respond with solutions and coaching.
Attention to detail problem solving and analytical skills.
Patience and ability to deescalate situations.
Ability to coach and provide constructive feedback.
Ability to make decisions within established framework while understanding the impact decisions will have on programming as well as programs around them.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and motivational skills.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deal with internal and external contacts at all levels of the organization in a professional manner.
Ability to develop and maintain a team environment; work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative be reliable and operate in an environment of accountability.
Understands the dynamics of residents behaviour with the ability to assess their needs and risks.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of and empathy toward cultural differences.
Ability to work in high stress busy environment.
Knowledgeable of Indigenous culture and spirituality as well as of other faith backgrounds is considered an asset

This is a temporary fixed term contract for approximate 8 weeks

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 35

*Canada Summer Jobs Program requirements apply. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g. international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.*

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.