Job Description

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.

This job posting will run concurrently for internal and external applicants. However, for the first ten (10) calendar days, current employees of York Housing & Support Services that are members of UFCW Local 175 will receive hiring preference.

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

To support clients and operate residential facility, through: Client admissions, intake processing, case triaging, primary support case work, referral and clerical duties. Provide clients with encouragement and access to wrap around supports that ultimately lead to getting housed and staying housed.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Written and Verbal Communication

• Performing all relevant documentation related to PSCW including but not limited to: intake/discharge forms, client HIFIS notes, shift logs, incident reports, client forms, medication documents, client applications, stats reports, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining personal MyArmy work account/password for all strategic work purposes including email, Workday (attendance and scheduling), Salvation Army corporate information systems, Microsoft teams, etc. This is done with support from management, supervisory staff and I.T support personnel.
• Staying up to date on all communications, including management/supervisory emails, client case notes, meeting minutes, training communications, policy and procedures updates, etc.

Reporting

• Fulfilling and communicating all relevant Incident reports, including the submittal of IIR (Internal reports) to the management team.
• Completing daily front-line worker responsibility logs and bed board charts.
• Completing all required aspects of ongoing coaching meetings and team meetings.
• Completing all relevant documentation for case management. Ensuring all case management notes are uploaded to HIFIS.

Case Work/Facility

• Maintaining ongoing responsibility for primary client housing-stability planning and housing- related case work.
• Fulfillment of daily PSCW shift responsibility sheets
• Maintaining personal HIFIS account and using HIFIS system for all aspects client case work.
• Manage contact with professional and agency support staff
• PSCW staff members are responsible for moderate cleaning and upkeep of facilities and resident quarters when housekeeping staff are not available.
• PSCW staff are responsible for adhering to all tasks and responsibilities as outlined on the Front- Line worker responsibilities shift sheets.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• PSCW staff members work onsite at Belinda’s Place; approximately 95%. On occasion and with approval, PSCW staff have responsibility to leave premises for work related tasks (housing-related case work support, client, meeting, training, supplies purchasing, etc), approx. 5%
• PSCW staff members work within the facility building, and outside of the building, onsite.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• College diploma or equivalent post-secondary formal study related to social and/or women related services work. Bachelor of Social Work is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License is an asset
• A current VSC acceptable to the Salvation Army

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Experience working with homelessness, mental health and addictions.
• Must have functional knowledge and understanding of women issues related to homelessness, mental health and addictions.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of and a commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression and equity.
• The responsibilities associated with this position demand a high degree of confidentiality
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Word processing, Desktop Publishing, Spreadsheet/Graphing; Database computer skills are essential
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must have good interpersonal/time management skills
• Good knowledge of community resources
• Must exhibit strong empathy, understanding and support for all vulnerable individuals, including difficult-to-serve individuals, in our service sector.

Compensation: Please note that this job falls under a collective agreement. The hourly rate for the position is set within the collective agreement, and wage increments are provided based on collective agreement language.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $22.05 to $22.05 with a maximum of $22.05.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.caif you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.