Support women in a safe, clean shelter environment through client monitoring, intake, crisis intervention, and harm reduction practices. This is a temporary part-time role with rotating weekend shifts.
The Salvation Army seeks a Shelter Support Worker for its temporary part-time women's shelter program. You will support clients, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with staff to promote well-being and effective service delivery. The position includes admissions, discharges, referrals, and emergency response.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor client and facility safety, access, screening, and emergencies
- Conduct intake interviews and facilitate admissions and discharges
- Provide crisis support, advocacy, referrals, and community connections
- Document bed lists, logs, incidents, memoranda, and HIFIS entries
- Maintain clean spaces and promote harm reduction practices
Requirements:
- Grade 12 completion plus specialized courses up to six months
- First Aid, CPR, and Food Safe certification
- Three months of related experience
- Experience supporting diverse populations and mental health or addictions issues
- Ability to complete vulnerable sector and applicable background checks
Bring patience, professionalism, communication, and sound judgment to women's shelter support with The Salvation Army.
Women's Shelter Support Worker in London employer: The Salvation Army International
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Contact Details:
The Salvation Army International Recruitment Team
