Homeless shelter worker
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Services for the homeless
Work setting
- Shelter for the homeless
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Supervise support staff
- Administrative and office activities
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
Supervision
- More than 20 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)