Transitional Housing Support Worker (Casual)Apply: Onsite: Vancouver, BC: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 12, 2026 (15 days left to apply): JR114174Who 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.

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.The Residential Support Worker (Casual/On-Call) will work with the Residents of Grace Mansion in all areas of personal development and growth, life skills, and social and spiritual activities to enable the Resident to attain their full potential.Administrative Duties Specifics of administrative duties will vary with the different shifts.

Answer telephone and refer calls to the appropriate person(s).

Receive/explain applications for potential residents, along with updating the waitlist.

Assist with the intake process and departure process of residents.

May receive residents’ rent and place funds in the designated lockbox as per written protocol.

Community Support Supervise/monitor actions and interactions of Residents during assigned shift.

Respond to all Resident inquiries within the framework of Centre Policies & Procedures.

Research and develop knowledge of issues that relate to residents. Development of resource information as relevant for residents.

Maintain contact with the Salvation Army,



City and Provincial Government and community agencies to coordinate activities and available resources for the benefit of the Centre and the residents.

Initial response to emergencies such as fire alarm, or other situations.

Respond and assist residents at times of physical/mental/emotional crises.Internal: Program Manager, Program Supervisor, Intake & Case Workers, Case Workers, Other Support Workers, Maintenance and Janitorial Staff, Chaplain.External: Grace Mansion Residents, stakeholders in the community.MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports directly to: Program Manager This position has no direct reportsFINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: Minimal material responsibility* Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines.

- May receive residents’ rent and place funds in the designated lockbox as per written protocol.Responsibilities will involve working from a designated workstation, but will also involve movement through the residential areas, and general building. The employee may at times be subject to hazardous or disagreeable conditions in the performance of their duties.education and experience Qualifications:Education, Qualifications and Certifications: Completion of high school diploma.

Any additional formal post-secondary/college program in a related field will be considered as an asset.

Training/Certification in Addictions and/or Mental Health issues or willingness to be trained.

WHMIS* Certification in FOODSAFE Level 1 or willingness to be trained.

Computer skills and training in Word, Outlook & Excel.Fluent spoken and written English.

Quality oral and written communication skills.

Criminal Record Review Act clearance to work with vulnerable adults.

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.

📌 Transitional Housing Support Worker (Casual) (Vancouver)
🏢 The Salvation Army International
📍 Vancouver