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October 4, 2024
The Salvation Army
Yellowknife
FULL TIME
Shelter Support Worker – Men’s Emergency Shelter – Nights
Under the direction of the Community Services Supervisor the employee provides resident support services, on-site supervision, and security for the NWT Resource Centre.
The successful incumbent will be required to complete/provide:
The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.
The successful incumbent will be required to complete/provide:
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Valid First Aid certificate
- WHMIS
- The Salvation Army on-line certification for abuse prevention
- Clear internal abuse registry check
- Participate in mandatory yearly
The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists with completion of initial/ongoing assessment for each client:
The work environment can be fast paced and demanding. The need to be constantly aware of the environment and the movements and attitudes of the individual clients can be stressful. There is a potential to work with aggressive, high risk clients in this position. There will be general housekeeping tasks required of the RCSW (sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, laundry, etc.) This is an evening or overnight job including weekends.
- Providing supervisor with client admission information
- Observing, reporting, and recording client behavior
- Informing supervisor of any significant changes in client’s condition
- Orienting the client to the facility
- Completing concise, reliable documentation of clients presenting condition and other pertinent factors
- Completes daily standard documentation: assessment forms, client records (progress notes), communication book, and other relevant client
- Enters HIFIS
- Client Referrals – Hospital; RCMP
- Provides basic supportive care to clients:
- provides needed personal hygiene
- supports and reinforces case management decisions and
- conducts general building security checks.
- provides appropriate crisis
- communicates a non-judgmental attitude towards
- supports, coaches, and encourages clients
- provides food services
- participates in shift reporting,
- attends and participates in staff meetings
- provides concise and pertinent information about client
- helps in daily planning and implementation of client support
- treats team members respectfully
- works within the framework of the core values
- Performs housekeeping duties
- Aids other areas within the NWT Resource Centre as required
The work environment can be fast paced and demanding. The need to be constantly aware of the environment and the movements and attitudes of the individual clients can be stressful. There is a potential to work with aggressive, high risk clients in this position. There will be general housekeeping tasks required of the RCSW (sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, laundry, etc.) This is an evening or overnight job including weekends.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Conflict Resolution
- First Aid
- Verbal Judo and/or NVCI
- Suicide Intervention
- WHMIS
- High School Graduate
- Post-Secondary Education or related experience in Social Services
- Clear Criminal Record Check
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
- Ability to work within the mandate of and embrace the mission of The Salvation Army
- Effective interpersonal communication and interactive skills with individuals experiencing chronic mental health issues, effects of intoxication and other behavioral
- The ability to respond appropriately, decisively, and effectively in crisis situations and in a stressful environment
- Effective communication in English both written and oral
- Effective assessment, observation and recording skills
- Implement policy and procedures
- Ability to work within a teamwork structure though will be required to work alone
- Effective interviewing skills
- Understanding of: Aboriginal and Inuit Cultures: Addictions: Mental Health and other social issues
Published
October 4, 2024
Location
Yellowknife, NWT
Job Type
Full-time
Competition #
SW-2024-001
Ministry Unit/Dept:
NWT Resource Centre
Salary Range:
23.98/per hour (as per Collective Agreement)
Address:
4925 45th Street
Posting Expires:
October 18, 2024
Applications Accepted By:
nwt.careers@salvationarmy.ca Atten. to: Competition #SW-2024-001 Please no phone calls
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