Support women’s shelter residents through crisis response, communication, and daily operations during weekend evening shifts from 3:30pm to midnight.

The Salvation Army seeks a Residential Support Worker for temporary maternity leave coverage in a transition house. You will support residents in crisis, maintain a safe and welcoming setting, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, referral sources, and external agencies. The position serves adults and children and requires confidentiality, empathy, professional boundaries, and de-escalation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide personal, practical, and moral support to residents
- Answer the crisis line and complete telephone screenings
- Complete resident intakes and house orientations




- Perform security checks and enforce house policies
- Record shift information in logs, forms, and reports

Requirements:

- Certificate, diploma, or degree in social services
- At least one year of relevant residential experience
- Experience supporting women or children affected by domestic violence
- Emergency First Aid and CPR certification
- Criminal Record Check for vulnerable adults or children

Bring trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and respectful communication to weekend evening residential support at The Salvation Army.

📌 Women’s Shelter Residential Support Worker (Canada)
🏢 The Salvation Army in Canada
📍 Canada