Residential Care Worker

Job summary

Monitor resident safety and behavior, provide case management and crisis support, and coordinate intake, discharge, programming, and community check-ins. Maintain records and medication logs, distribute funds according to guidelines, and liaise with families, agencies, funders, police, and court personnel.

Job details

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 The successful job applicant will have completed more than two (2) years of Community College. 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 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. Vulnerable Sector Check Adult Abuse Registry Check Child Abuse Registry Check Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $16.66 to $16.66 with a maximum of $16.66. 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.

What you’ll do

Monitor resident safety and behavior, provide case management and crisis support, and coordinate intake, discharge, programming, and community check-ins. Maintain records and medication logs, distribute funds according to guidelines, and liaise with families, agencies, funders, police, and court personnel.

Requirements

Requires a diploma or degree in a related social services field and more than two years of community college education, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Applicants need one to less than three years of related experience, including frontline casework in a social service environment, and must complete vulnerable sector, adult abuse registry, and child abuse registry checks.

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Emotional support · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Case Management
• Frontline Casework
• Client Monitoring
• Crisis Intervention
• Emotional Support
• Advocacy
• Intake And Discharge Procedures
• Documentation And Reporting
• Medication Storage And Recording
• Resident Programming
• Safety And Security Monitoring
• Community Liaison
• Interpersonal Communication
• Staff Orientation
• Behavior Monitoring

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Security & Safety

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