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.

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. Motivated by God’s love, The Salvation Army CRS is dedicated to nurturing a safe, compassionate, healthy and respectful community.

Crossroads Residential

Services – Warming Centre is dedicated to providing a safe, stable and positive emergency shelter for adult individuals in crisis, respecting cultural and religious diversity.

The Direct Support

Worker will support individuals struggling with homelessness in Saskatoon. Provide support to clients. Strictly follow program’s policies and procedures. Be aware of all clients and their activities and care for their needs.

Monitor the activities of the guests/clients and maintains availability for personal, practical and morale support; ensures ongoing enforcement of policies, which may include guest discipline. Support key stakeholders in understanding the implications of options and decisions. Work with Team Lead to provide client information that helps develop case plans, communicate effectively with clients so that they are aware of the supports, resources and rules that are here for them.

Assist with cleaning the hall/space, washrooms, and sidewalks after clients have left the building. May assist with snow removal when snow is impeding access to the building. Assist with meal prep, clean-up and serving, including checking food temperatures.

Participate in scheduled job-related training as required.



Give input into orientating, training and evaluating staff. Provide appropriate assistance to guests when required. Required to work in co-operation with other staff members in job related areas and treat all clients, community partners, volunteers, and members of the public with respect, dignity and confidentiality.

Internal: Team Lead, Housing Services Manager, clients, other staff Community Partners, Public MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP Responsibility: Reports directly to: Housing Services Manager.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: Some unscheduled overtime may be associated with this position. No travel required. May involve bending, stretching, reaching, and climbing Minimal opportunities for rest breaks may occur during the shift.

Exposure to both hot and cold outdoor environments Ability to lift up to 20 pounds. The incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate injury or illness due to: Physical attacks by others (i.e., Completion of a formal post-secondary/college diploma program of 2 academic years in Social Service Work, and/or Mental Health & Addictions is a strong asset Narcan/Naloxone Training or willingness to obtain. Trauma informed care training or willingness to obtain.

De-escalation training or willingness to obtain.

First

Aid/CPR Mental Health First Aid Basic knowledge of computers Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements Minimum one of 10 months of experience in a residential setting working with marginalized clientele with a focus on mental health support.





Experience working within the field of Mental Health and Addictions is a strong asset. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, internet, and keyboarding. Ability to develop and sustain professional working relationships with clients, members of the public, other agencies and staff, keeping strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.

Ability and willingness to respect, promote, and support the mission, vision, and values of TSA and develop an understanding of the purpose of the Salvation Army in Canada and its implication as related to position responsibilities. Able to proactively recognize potential risks, conflicts, and issues, respond with solutions and coaching. Ability to make decisions within established framework while understanding the impact decisions will have on programming as well as programs around them.

Understands the dynamics of clients’ behaviour with the ability to assess their needs and risks. This is a part time seasonal fixed term contract employment Weekly scheduled hours: 16 Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $19.09 to $23.87 with a maximum of $28.64. 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.

Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth.

📌 Care Support Assistant- Part Time (Saskatoon)
🏢 TSA The Salvation Army TSA
📍 Saskatoon