Casual Support Attendant

The Salvation Army (Canada)

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Base: $28.32 - $29.07 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Criminal record review program clearance
Correctional service of canada enhanced security clearance
First aid with cpr and naloxone training
The Support Attendant role combines Front Desk and Security functions to maintain a secure environment for clients in shelters and correctional facilities

Job Summary

  • The Support Attendant role combines Front Desk and Security functions to maintain a secure environment for clients in shelters and correctional facilities.
  • Incumbents must be prepared to handle critical incidents including overdoses, first aid emergencies, and interactions with verbally or physically aggressive individuals.
  • The position requires strict adherence to confidentiality while coordinating responses with emergency responders, police, and external agencies.

Matching Summary

The Support Attendant role combines Front Desk and Security functions to maintain a secure environment for clients in shelters and correctional facilities.

Salary

Base: $28.32 - $29.07 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Reasonable accommodation upon request

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Criminal Record Review Program Clearance
  • Correctional Service of Canada Enhanced Security Clearance
  • First Aid with CPR and Naloxone training
  • Mental Health First Aid certification
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
  • Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis immunization

Nice-to-have

  • Strong empathy for homeless individuals
  • Experience working in downtown Vancouver
  • Ability to communicate in additional languages
  • Familiarity with local service providers
  • Previous security experience in social services

Key Requirements

  • High School completion plus specialized courses up to six months
  • One year of prior related security experience
  • Federal Enhanced Security Clearance from Correctional Service of Canada
  • Valid Criminal Record Review Program clearance
  • Naloxone, First Aid with CPR, Mental Health First Aid, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

Work Rights

Not specified

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