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QUALIFICATIONS:
Residential Care Worker
The Salvation Army
Non-Profit
Night Shift
Part-time
Job Description
Who 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. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
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. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
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 Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise actions and interactions of Clients during assigned Shifts and maintains availability for personal and moral support.
- Respond to Client questions and requests and assists within framework of Centre policies and procedures.
- Accurately record daily events using appropriate methods. Maintain Logbook as per guidelines, computer files at front desk, and complete required incident or occurrence reports,
- Co-ordinate Client security of property and persons: regular building rounds, inside and outside as scheduled, bed and curfew checks, room and property searches as required, monitoring camera systems.
- Administer drug and alcohol screening tests according to protocols established.
- Gives medication to Clients at required times upon request and ensures that Clients sign Medication Log.
- Assist in Kitchen duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful applicant will have completed up to two (2) years of Community College. NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable. The incumbent must have the following experience:
- Degree or diploma in one of the human services professions
- Ability and willingness to work overnight and weekend shifts when needed
- Able to work within a unionized environment
- Education, experience or equivalent in working with people with addictions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Crisis/Conflict Management Skills - Diversity awareness and appreciation
- Strong interpersonal skills - Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Mental health knowledge an asset - Computer skills in word processing, email, data entry,
- Clear Protected B Status screening
- French-English bilingual skills a strong asset.
- CPI/First Aid certificates an asset
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $18.09 to $18.09 with a maximum of $18.09.
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.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
