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About the Role
The role supports the Outreach Program and is responsible for operating the program under the direction of the Supervisor. This position is for 3 months, may extend.
Responsibilities
- Contact those experiencing homelessness and develop trusting relationships.
- Assess needs of clients on caseload and connect them with the appropriate service, including shelter, housing, addictions, mental health, etc.
- Record and maintain statistical information regarding the Outreach Program within parameters set by The Salvation Army and funders.
- Network with community agencies to aid in outreach potential.
- Ensure proper maintenance of outreach vehicle.
- Facilitate commencement of client action plan and monitor daily.
- Perform all necessary clerical duties for client documentation, including Service Forms, computer entries, and logbook entries.
- Enforce agency rules and expectations consistently.
- Attend all authorized seminars, staff meetings and training sessions as requested.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
- Adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army and the Gateway.
- Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and in-service Training.
- Engage in formal Evaluations Sessions with Supervisor at 3 months during first year of employment and annually thereafter.
- Read and follow the Policy & Procedures Manual and the Employees Handbook.
- Become familiar with the provisions of the position description & operations manual which will be provided for each job position.
- Make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to management.
- Represent the organization in a professional manner.
Requirements
- High School Graduate with some further education in social sciences field or equivalent experience.
- Certification in CPR/First Aid.
- Certification in Crisis Intervention.
- Clear criminal records check.
- Hostel Standards Training Certificate an asset.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including extensive walking, outdoor work in a variety of public locations, including streets, parks, ravines, under bridges and taking public transit, while carrying a backpack with outreach gear to provide services and supports to people who are homeless.
Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, addictions and mental health.
- Strong working knowledge of community resources.
- Basic computer and clerical skills.
- Strong command of English language and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to function as a team member.
- Possess excellent problem-solving skills.
Location
- 107 Jarvis St.
Work Type
- Full-time
- Contract
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High School Graduate
- Further education in social sciences field or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $21.28 to $26.60 with a maximum of $31.92
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodation upon request
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.