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 Position Purpose summary Position Purpose summary:
The Prevention Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to prevent Individuals entering homelessness, redirect individuals out of homelessness from all different living situations and preventing further entrenchment into homelessness.
Accountabilities
Work with people who are homeless or near homeless to provide referrals and guidance to assist them in diverting from entering the shelter system
Review referrals to determine if they meet the eligibility requirements of the program
Provides emergency/crisis intervention and short-term case management
Provide diversion and housing assessments to individuals accessing internal and external services focusing on those who are newly homeless or recently lost housing
Develop individualized diversion and housing stabilization plans with clients
Complete VI-SPDAT’s as needed
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with program partners and other community agencies
Serve as liaison between individuals and community
Work with internal resources to provide assistance
Provide advocation and referral support to other community agencies and services
Enter all required information into HIFIS (Intakes, case notes, referrals, housing history, etc.)
Assist in housing search when needed and secure safe and stable housing
Participate in required meetings and trainings with The Salvation Army and the RMWB
Conduct immediate and long-term follow up to ascertain the effectiveness of the program
Transport Clients as required
Perform other duties as directed by supervisor
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Internal Governance Boards and Councils:
Maintain communication with Team Lead
Maintain communications with community individuals/caseload
External
Maintain communication with community funders and other agencies or community supports
MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY
Reports directly to: Team Lead
FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
40 hours per week. Weekly schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm with a 1 hour paid meal break.
Works in an office within the administrative office
Meets one-on-one with Individuals in various locations throughout the region (If they cannot come to us). Some locations could potentially be a high-risk environment.
May have to deal with aggressive and/or disruptive people. Potential of verbal, and less likely physical, attacks.
May be exposed to infectious diseases
Education And Experience Qualifications Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or two-year Diploma/Certificate in a related field
Two - five years’ experience working with homeless and near homeless adults
Candidates without a degree but who have relevant and related experience will also be considered
Satisfactory Police Information Check (PIC) with Vulnerable Sector Search
Current First Aid Certificate with Level A or C CPR from an Alberta approved training provider
Applied Suicided Intervention Skills Training considered an asset
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention considered an asset
Valid Class 5 licenses with explicit driving abstract
Provided proof of insurance with 2 million liability
Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements
Two – five years working within social services, housing first, detox, addiction treatment Centre’s, mental health programs with homeless and near homeless adults
Ability to work with diverse groups
Ability to work with individuals who present with addiction and mental health issues
At least two years’ experience delivering community-based services
Knowledge of evidence-based practices, motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques
Experience networking with a range of partners and stakeholders
Excellent knowledge and understanding of poverty-related issues, trends, and services, particularly within, but not limited to the urban Indigenous population
Skills And Capabilities
Able to solve problems for clients quickly, creatively and ethically
Able to work in a respectful and client-centered manner
Understand how to apply de-escalation techniques
Flexible and adaptable to change
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Works with initiative, commitment and enthusiasm; physically fit
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)
Familiar with entering data into databases, such as the Efforts to Outcomes system
Contract Information This is a temporary Fixed Term Contract starting September 1, 2026 until March 31, 2027. Weekly scheduled hours: 40.
Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $26.76 to $33.45 with a maximum of $40.14. 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
[email protected]
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
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📌 Prevention Coordinator (Temporary Fixed Term) (Fort Chipewyan)
🏢 The Salvation Army in Canada
📍 Fort Chipewyan