Job Description

Description

The Residential Worker A provides a safe and secure environment for residents/guests, and provides practical support to re-integrate them into the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:

• Monitors the activities of the clients/guests and maintains availability for personal, practical and moral support; may include providing safe storage
• Accurately records day-to-day happenings using appropriate methods; maintains logbooks and completes occurrence reports
• Provides LifeSkills training (personal hygiene, mental and physical health, communication, anger management, etc.) for clients/residents
• Acts as client advocate; acts as positive role model
• Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed (e.g. welfare, police, parole, urgent situations)
• Coordinates client care relating to security issues; performs bed checks and room/personal searches
• Handles the admission, orientation, evaluation of clients' understanding of rules, and discharge procedures; ensures the ongoing enforcement of policies, which may include client discipline
• May handle bus token distribution/recording procedures
• Answers the program department telephone and records/remits messages
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful job applicant will have completed up to two (2) years of Community College.

• An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

Special Licenses, Diplomas, Certifications or Requirements:

The successful applicant will hold/have:

• Immunization for Hepatitis B
• Vaccination against Tuberculosis
• WHMIS training
• Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
• Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC)
• Non-violent crisis intervention training

MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE:

The incumbent must have the following experience before hire:

One year but less than three years of prior related experience including, frontline work in a social services setting, LifeSkills and experience in a related field.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED:

The performance of the job may require keyboarding, sitting/standing for long periods of time, and occasionally packing client/resident belongings.

CONCENTRATION REQUIRED:

The performance of the job requires continuously monitoring the environment, frequently interacting with clients, attentive listening, and moderate attention when recording information.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES:

The incumbent's responsibility for Financial Resources:

N/A

RESPONSIBILITY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES:

The incumbent's responsibility for Human Resources:

No supervisory decisions for this role

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The incumbent's work environment is in a Shelter setting.

The incumbent works under generally agreeable conditions, with the following exceptions:

• May have to deal with angry people
• Verbal abuse
• Work schedule affecting lifestyle

The incumbent may have little to no travel required.

The incumbent carries a walkie talkie or cell phone and works shifts.

Exposure to Hazards:

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to the following:

• Physical attacks by others
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Exposure to bodily fluids
• Sharp objects
• Other dangerous situations

Precautionary Measures:

The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to the health and safety rules):

• Universal Precautions
• Immunization for Hepatitis B
• Vaccination against Tuberculosis
• WHMIS training
• Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
• Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC)
• Non-violent crisis intervention training

Working Conditions: Contract Position until April 2023

Casual On Call - no guaranteed hours

$20.00 per hour

CLOSING DATE: November 28th, 2022

Please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to:

Hiring Committee

Email: Orest.Goyak@salvationarmy.ca

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

Please note any offer of employment will be conditional upon a background check.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS