Residential Care Worker - Relief

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory • Toronto, ON

8d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army, with over 130 years of service in communities across Canada and Bermuda, is a worldwide Christian church dedicated to helping over 2 million people annually by providing necessities like food, clothing, and shelter, and supporting those facing unemployment, addiction, and family challenges. The organization is committed to its mission, vision, and values of hope, service, dignity, and stewardship, and welcomes people of all backgrounds. The mission is to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs, and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. The Residential Care Worker - Relief position at the Toronto Harbourlight - The Homestead Alice M. Walter House aims to provide supervision and support to clients, ensuring safe, effective, and efficient operations of the Homestead.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in one of the human services professions
• Education, experience or equivalent in working with women with addictions and other marginalized women
• Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
• 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
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Clear CPIC/VSS
• Computer skills in word processing, email, data entry, EMHWARE
• Ability to cook for thirty people
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Must be supportive of the mission of The Salvation Army
• Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) less than six (6) months old, with acceptable results to The Salvation Army (cost borne by employee)

Nice To Haves

• CPI ASSIST
• WHMIS training an asset
• Mental health knowledge an asset
• Valid Ontario Drivers’ License an asset

Responsibilities

• Appropriately model healthy life skills and socialization to clients
• Provide support as needed to clients in residence, as well as clients and former clients by telephone
• Manage the safety and security of the building after office hours, including alarm system, evacuation, emergency management
• Manage interpersonal crisis and conflict situations among clients
• Manage behavior modification strategies with clients (positive and negative consequences, warnings and discharges) in consultation with team as required
• Train, assign and supervise client chores and work therapy as required
• Review and complete all required written communication, including log book, communication book, general log, Initial Inquiry Forms, EMHWARE, email reports as necessary
• Maintain professional and appropriate verbal communication with co-workers, on-call counselors, management, clients and members of the public while on duty
• Effectively and safely manage distribution of client medications
• Admit and orient new clients to the residence
• Answer doors, telephones and accept deliveries as necessary
• Prepare and serve meals as necessary
• Perform housekeeping duties as required
• Participate in team interactions and decision making
• Process client belongings on discharge
• Ensure that clients are following guidelines
• Stock housekeeping supplies as necessary
• Appropriately manage hazardous items such as cleaning supplies and sharps
• Supervise client urine screens, breathalyzers as required
• Be in agreement with and willing to support our Mission Statement and treatment philosophy
• Maintain a drug and alcohol free lifestyle while on Salvation Army property and on duty
• Model appropriate dress that reflects a professional office environment
• Participate in all staff meetings by attendance and participation
• Participate in regular direct supervision with immediate supervisor and implement improvement in performance as directed
• Participate in yearly formal evaluation
• Represent The Salvation Army Homestead in a professional manner at all times
• Be punctual and work all hours scheduled, advising immediate supervisor when this is not possible
• Read and adhere to the policies and procedures of The Homestead
• Participate in staff development as required
• Work as an effective member of The Homestead team

Benefits

• potential to experience flexibility at work
• health and dental benefits
• paid vacation
• sick time
• RRSP’s
• expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees