DESCRIPTION

As a social service provider, within the city of Williams Lake (BC), the Salvation Army provides services to individuals looking to make a positive change in their life. Each day, staff provide compassionate care to William Lake’s marginalized community struggling with poverty, homelessness, and addiction. The Williams Lake Salvation Army is a multifunctioning facility committed to providing a safe space where humans can heal and reconcile their lives. Our intention is to educate, empower & equip guests in our care with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be successful within their personal lives.

Hours:

• 40 hours per week

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Awareness and compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Provides personal, practical and morale support; initiates and builds professionally appropriate relationships with the community.
• Networks with divisional Salvation Army, government, and community social service providers to coordinate resources for the benefit of guests and programs when necessary.
• Where possible and when appropriate, refer community members in need of supports to The Salvation Army resources and supports including Addiction Recovery Programs, Community & Family Services Programs, etc
• Assists where possible and when appropriate, referring community members to external community resources and supports
• Through exercising empathetic care, assists individuals to determine an appropriate and mutually agreed upon goal process; facilitates and encourages effective problem-solving behaviours of the guests in need.
• Train and implement the Salvation Army Pathway of Hope program with support from the Family Services and Outreach Worker Director.
• Provides emergency assistance services (i.e. food, clothing, etc.) in accordance with policy.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy; keeps accurate files and statistical records in a secure and policy compliant manner.
• Accurately records day-to-day happenings using appropriate methods; maintains logbooks and completes incident reports.
• Develop and maintain full resource directory of groups, agencies, and organizations working with vulnerable populations.
• Assists with the programming, organization, maintenance and general cleanliness of the food bank, meal center, drop-in center, when necessary.
• May develop and conduct strengths building, guest-focused workshops.
• Represents The Salvation Army to the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains a guest-focused attitude to support and interact with the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

• OFA First Aid Level 1/CPR Certificate preferred.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training preferred.

Experience:

• Will have a minimum of a Social Work Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Training and experience in Social Services is an asset.
• Training and experience in Addictions Recovery is an asset.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Ability to relate to and engage marginalized people with a strengths-based perspective, while remaining non-judgmental; in a non-threatening manner, develop a positive, professional relationship resulting in their personal development and independence.
• Ability to advocate within the community.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instruction.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current social issues related to homelessness, mental illness and drug addiction is essential.
• Must work co-operatively with others and complete to a satisfactory level all assigned tasks.
• Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army - its mission, culture, and values.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $16.35-$19.72 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Williams Lake, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• social services: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-04-28

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