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:
This job posting is open only to current Vancouver Harbour Light employees that are part of Union BCGEU

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED:

The successful job applicant will have completed High School plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months.

SPECIAL LICENSES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS:

• Immunization for Hepatitis B
• Vaccination against Tuberculosis
• WHMIS training
• Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
• Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC)
• Mental Health First-Aid
• Motivational Interviewing
• Non-violent crisis intervention training

MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE:

One year of prior related experience, including, security experience.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Support Attendant is responsible for the supervision of clients/property through regular rounds of inspection.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB DUTIES:

• Makes scheduled rounds of inspections, checks safety/security, monitors clients/residents and premises; maintains an atmosphere of calm, providing an unobtrusive presence
• Understands and is aware of emergency/disaster procedures and follows through
• Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed (e.g. police, parole, urgent situations)
• Coordinates client care relating to security issues; may be directly involved in taking urine samples, doing bed checks, and room/personal searches
• Reports security problems to appropriate staff.
• Ongoing enforcement of policies, which may include client discipline or recommending banning of current or prospective clients
• Meets visitors and directs and accompanies them as necessary; may include contact to resident/client
• May serve as Relief Front Desk Clerk
• Performs other duties as assigned