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 StatementThe 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 DescriptionPosition Purpose Summary:This position provides support to Resident Support Workers and Resident Support Team Leaders, packing up, storing, and disposing of resident belongings left at our facilities; attends laundry room, does laundry, and light housekeeping duties.AccountabilitiesProgram ResponsibilitiesTransports gear, supplies and mattresses.Completes and submits statistics.Communicate updates.Cleans the laundry room, lint traps, and disposing of garbage into the garbage bin weekly.Performs attendant duties in the Centre of Hope laundry room.Maintains laundromat supplies, report needed repairs in a timely manner, supply Residents with information as needed.Conducts Resident room pack-ups and places items in storage and arranges for long term storage of Resident belongings.Records all movement of residents' belongings in logbook.Tags all belongings; pulls belongings for resident pick-ups and disposes of belongings in accordance with policies and procedures.Reports unusual activity to Resident Support Team Leader or Manager.Delouses unhygienic or infested belongings.Removes, replaces and disinfects mattresses.Performs same functions for Corrections/Parole residents' gear,



following restrictions and recommendations from Corrections Services Canada.Audits supplies and inventory once a month.Arranges for shipment of electronic items to Recycling Warehouse.Conducts room inspections as required or assigned, and completes follow ups as needed.May provide staff coverage at the West Desk as needed or assignedAttends program operational planning days.AdministrativeEnters information in the gear book and database.Makes name tags.Assists at the West Desk as needed.Maintains confidentiality and accuracy of files.Attends monthly department staff meetingsReviews policies, procedures, and program guidelines. Provide suggestions for changes as needed.Reviews information and Resident forms to ensure correct information and relevance.Files previous years inactive filesWorking ConditionsThis is a full time position at 40 hours per week from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.Works in a men's residential housing facility located in our Centre of Hope downtown Calgary,May have to deal with aggressive people. Potential for verbal, and less likely physical, attacks.Hours may vary; work schedule affectinglifestyleExposure to infectious diseasesExposure to bodily fluids and sharp objectsRisk of back injury.May experience monotony.Education And Experience QualificationsEducation, Qualifications and CertificationsCompletion of a High School diploma or equivalentPolice Information Check (PIC) with Vulnerable Sector SearchStandard First Aid and CPRExperience And Skilled Knowledge RequirementsUp to three months prior related experience.Skills And CapabilitiesPhysical endurance to stand and walk for most of the shift, as well as able to lift resident gear that is 20-50 pounds.CompensationThe target hiring range for this position is $19.19 to $24.00 with a maximum of $28.79.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 protected] you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Program Aid (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Winnipeg