Part Time Support Worker - Greater Sudbury, Canada - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

Verified Company

Greater Sudbury, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Job Title:

Part Time Support Worker

Approved by:

Salvation Army

Union:
USW 2020

Supervisor's Title:

Executive Director/Program Service Manager

Hours:
Up to 24 hours per week

Wage:

$19.11

Days (830am-430pm)

Evenings (4:30pm-12:30am) & Weekends

Cedar Place Women & Family Shelter is run on the principles of Christian belief. Dedicated to the service of God and humanity. At Cedar Place, it is recognized that all have emotional social, physical, and spiritual dimension. Cedar Place seeks to address every aspect of these needs by providing food, shelter, employment, pastoral care, and medical assistance referral wherever possible.

Job Purpose:

To work as part of the Women & Family team to create a safe and secure environment for residents/clients and provide practical support.

To facilitate workshops and life skills training with clients and client activities.

Characteristic Job Duties:

The incumbent, exercising considerable initiative, carries out the duties of the position, with mínimal direction and day to day supervision.
Computer literate, demonstrating experience with Microsoft Office, internet, and keyboarding. Experience with HIFIS an asset. Recognizable skill in effective time management and organization.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills and has ability to deal with internal/external contacts at all levels within and outside of the organization.
Skills in understanding the use of authority in supervision and to intervene effectively in crisis situations.
Demonstrate empathy, concern, and interest in providing quality care for client following the facility Mission statement of offering new hope and real help to those who need it most.
To adhere to department boundaries and follow direction of supervisor.
Records intake processes and decisions making applicable case notes and observations. Contributes to case histories for all incoming clients/residents. Provides support and visits to families staying off site.
Meal preparation and some light housekeeping duties as required.
Life skills, appointments, or referrals to client as necessary
Represents The Salvation Army in a professional, courteous manner, congruent with the organizations values and principles. Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed (e.g. Ontario Works, police, ODSP)
Adhere to standards that are consistent with the values and philosophy of The Salvation Army
Support and engage with client activities and workshops.
Understanding of cultural differences. Commitment to teamwork. Bilingualism an asset.
Engagement with client in meaningful conversation to be able to assist and refer appropriately to our community partners for the client well being.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Adhere to standards that are consistent with the values and philosophy of The Salvation Army.

Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and in-service training.

Engage in formal evaluation sessions (PEAC) and supervision 3 and 6 months during the first year of employment and annually thereafter.

Read and follow the Policy & Procedures Manual and Employee Handbook.

Perform other duties as assigned Bilingualism an asset.

Participate in HEART and By-name list including SPDAT Assessments for clients - track results into HIFIS4

Diplomas, Certifications or Requirements:

The successful applicant will hold/have:
Current Certification in First Aid/CPR

Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC)

Non-Violent crisis intervention training

Food Handers Certification

F Class License

Vulnerable populations records check

Proof of Double Vaccination

Minimum Prior Related Experience:

2 years social service worker diploma or equivalent

3-5 years in a related field

Experience working wit a vulnerable population.

HIFIS knowledge an asset

Physical Effort/Dexterity Required:

The performance of the job requires occasional walking and stairs - also some light housekeeping. Required to lift up to 20lbs

Concentration Required:

The performance of the job requires monitoring the environment and attentive listening - multitasking.

Responsibility for Financial Resources:

The incumbent is involved in minor financial matters.

Tracks coffee pod monies from clients (.50cents per pod)

Tracks Food log money

The incumbent has very little input into the annual budget.

Responsibility for Human Resources:

The incumbent is responsible for his/her own time and effort only. She may demonstrate work methods to new employees, volunteers and/or students.

Work Environment:

Dealing with disgruntled clients

Verbal abuse

Offensive odors

Cleaning human waste and dirt (communicable diseases)

Handing garbage

Many stairs

Exposure to Hazards:

Exposure to infections diseases

Exposure to bodily fluids

Exposure to angry clients (Non-violent crisis intervention)

Exposure to drug paraphernalia

Exposure to clients who a