Temporary Full Time Shelter Support Worker Union Position Job In London

The Salvation Army London Centre of Hope Support Worker is responsible to provide a positive living environment for all clients, promoting independence and self-help, and ensuring that client’s day-to-day basic needs are being met. As 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, every position contributes to the spiritual and social services mission of The Salvation Army, ensuring that their work and interactions with clients and coworkers is done in a manner befitting Christian standards, attitudes, principles and goals.

• Completion of a two year College Diploma or University Degree in the field of human and or social services is required
• Crisis intervention skills is an asset
• First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or willingness to acquire one
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience working with a diverse population, including mental health and addictions is required.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to the social and economic barriers and issues unique to the shelter system
• Knowledgeable regarding referral sources and other social service providers

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Understanding and support for a Housing First philosophy and issues relating to housing stability for vulnerable population groups
• Exhibit strength based compassionate response
• Excellent computer and clerical skills- ability to electronically create, upload, file and send documents, navigate a database, effectively manage email
• Ability to use sound judgment when making decisions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to follow detailed instructions
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Ability 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 with vulnerable sector screening
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume. 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. You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.