Residential Care Worker (CRF program)

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 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 : JOB PURPOSE :

The Residential Care Worker provides a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors

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

• Monitors the activities of the clients / residents and maintains availability for personal practical and morale support; may include safe storage and recording of prescribed medications
• Accurately records day-to-day happenings using appropriate methods; maintains logbooks and completes occurrence reports
• Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed (IE : Welfare police urgent situations)
• Coordinates client care relating to security issues; may be directly involved in taking random urinalysis as well as breathalyzer tests with clients doing bed checks ensures adherence to check in times and curfews
• May carry out inspection / security checks of property and grounds in accordance with policies and procedures
• Handles the admission orientation and evaluation of clients understanding of rules ensures ongoing enforcement of policies which may include client discipline
• May handle finances relating to room rentals and meal tickets receipting of same
• May serve as reception for shelter
• May prepare or provide simple meals for clients / residents
• 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 Armys Mission Vision and Values in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED :

The successful job applicant will have completed high school plus specialized courses of up to six months (Addictions facilities.)

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

SPECIAL LICENSES DIPLOMAS CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS :

The successful applicant will hold / have :

Addiction Facility Addictions counselling Courses

See Precautionary Measures

MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE :

The incumbent must have the following experience before hire :

More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience including experience with frontline work in a social services setting

PHYSICAL EFFORT REQUIRED :

The performance of the job requires moderate amounts of keyboarding and performing walk abouts

CONCENTRATION REQUIRED :

The performance of the job requires continuously monitoring the environment monitoring security cameras and attentiveness when interacting with clients and recording information

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES :

The incumbent is involved in minor financial matters regularly or on a relief basis or has responsibility for the wise us of his / her own resources. He / She may be authorized to spend disburse or collect small amounts of cash. The incumbent has very little input into the annual budget.

HUMAN RESOURCES :

The incumbent is responsible for his / her own time and effort only. He / She may demonstrate work methods to new employees volunteers and or students

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions :

Exposures to Hazards :

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

Added by Winnipeg Centre of Hope

Precautionary measures :

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

Added by Winnipeg Centre of Hope

Hours per week : (32 hours per week / Full Time)

Work Schedule : Friday Saturday Sunday Monday

Shift : Evening position

Time : 330pm to 1130pm

Compensation :

The target hiring range for this position is $17.77 to $17.77 with a maximum of $17.77.

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 if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Key Skills

Food Technology,IT Hardware & Networking,Bluetooth,Chiller,Domestic

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1