Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
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.
Job Description:
Accountabilities:

Program Operations

• Greet and screen all persons entering the facility giving direction as needed.
• Address requests for services. Be available to respond to participant concerns.
• Complete intake/discharge/cessation processes and ensure all documentation is completed fully and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that participant(s) understand rules of program/service, their rights, and consent to service.
• Ensure that required information is recorded and that notification is made to appropriate support staff of new admission.
• Monitor the activities of the participants and maintain availability for personal, practical, and moral support while applying and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Supervise mealtimes and when required assist with serving for participants as required by Program.
• Carry out inspections & security checks/rounds in accordance with policies and procedures, including such tasks as locking outside doors and fence at night (may not apply to all work sites).
• Coordinate participants’ care relating to security issues; may be directly involved in doing bed checks and room searches.
• May apply urine drug screenings/breathalyzer tests as requested or required by program.
• Following stated policy and procedure, may assist with medications as ordered by the participants’ physician (Medication Administration, Medication storage) and as directed by Program Manager or designate, as required by program, as scope and training permit
• Report and document any medication concerns to the Manager or designate as required by program.
• May be required to pack participants’ belongings at time of discharge/cessation as required by program (as per policy and procedure)
• Ensure those persons who may be intoxicated and/or disorderly who may threaten the safety of the staff, property or other participants are managed according to policy. Use de-escalation skills when dealing with an escalated situation.
• De-escalate and attempt to stabilize potentially violent situations and assist those in conflict.
• Ensure proper fire procedures and precautions are exercised and properly carried out in the event of a fire alarm.
• Reliably process cash transactions as required by program, following procedure and policy.
• Liaise with referral sources as required.
• Liaise with external agencies as required, (e.g., police, fire, etc.)
• Apply Naloxone nasal/injectable.
• Apply first aid as Certified (safety permitting)

Administrative Support

• Provide reception and basic administrative duties for program.
• Contact on call support / advise manager of emergency situations (may be required to arrange staff coverage in the case of missed shifts)
• Accurately record day-to-day happenings using appropriate methods; maintain logbooks.
• Documentation of interactions with program participants
• Be aware and adhere to Program policy and procedures required and ensure that any updated policies are reviewed as required.
• Complete occurrence/incident reports as required and ensure delivery of same to program manager in a timely manner.
• May prepare reports, statistical information as requested/required.
• Participate in the training and orientation of new and existing staff as required.
• Be an active participant in staff meetings and provide feedback on the development and implementation of policy/program items (and special events when required).
• Ensure the work site is maintained a clean, tidy, and organized manner. Prepare and send service requests as required.
• Always represent The Salvation Army in a professional manner and uphold the Mission of The Salvation Army. Ensure that The Salvation Army’s policy regarding confidentiality is always maintained, and that job responsibilities are carried out in a professional, effective, and efficient manner.
• Work within the parameters of the job duties and expectations required for the position.
• All other related duties as assigned/requested.

Please refer the Job description for details