Residential Care Worker

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.

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.

Job Description:

The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristics: 

• Monitors the environment and clients/residents to ensure safety and security; completes regular client/resident status checks and room searches as required
• Develops and implements case management of assigned clients/residents; assists clients/residents in establishing goals, monitoring progress, and prepares discharge plans
• Maintains and updates all appropriate documentation (including in-out and incident logbooks) related to clients/residents and initiates any new documentation; completes all reports required by the funder and The Salvation Army
• Provides safe storage and recording of prescribed medications
• Coordinates and facilitates resident programming as required
• Conducts all required shifts change procedures prior to and after shift change
• Performs intake and discharge procedures for clients/residents as assigned / assigned
• Monitors appropriate behavior; intervenes in crisis situations, provides emotional support and advocacy as required
• Distributes funds to residents in accordance with established guidelines
• Engages in the development of inter-personal relationships that promote dignity and respect Performs required scheduled check-ins of residents on passes in community; escorts residents in the community when necessary and monitors behavior
• Liaises with Police, funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, and other staff members
• Provides orientation to newly hired staff, volunteers, students
• Performs other duties as assigned

Note:  Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED:

Note: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable

SPECIAL LICENSES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS:

• The successful applicant will hold/have: Diploma or Degree in related social services field
• Non-violent crisis intervention training
• WHMIS Training
• CPR / First Aid Training
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Child Abuse Registry Check
• Internal Abuse Registry Check

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 casework experience in a social service environment.

Compensation:

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.