Residential Care Worker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Kingston, ON

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The priority of the Residential Care Worker is to ensure professional, safe and structured support to our clients in the Kingston Harbour Light program. The Residential Care Worker will behave professionally and courteously at all times, presenting a positive impression of Kingston Harbour Light to both the public and the clients living within the facility. The RCW will document accurately and appropriately all contacts with clients and members of the public, and ensure the safety of the environment at all times.

Requirements

Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Ability to provide an original copy of a Protected B Clearance that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
Diploma in one of the Human Services professions
Basic First Aid/CPR Certification is an asset
Documentation skills in in a computerized format, knowledge of EMHware would be considered an asset
Keyboarding and demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications as well as email and internet applications
Networking, referrals and strong knowledge of resources
Knowledge and experience with concurrent disorders
Knowledge of culturally competent practices
Knowledge and experience with CSC and working with offenders
Awareness and experience with marginalized and vulnerable populations
Proficient in English language, second language an asset
Deal tactfully and courteously with clients, public, volunteers and staff
Demonstrate a high level of integrity, sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to follow direction and work in a team environment
Ability to identify gaps in knowledge and focus on continuous learning in coordination with supervisor

Nice To Haves

Alternate combinations of education and experience may be considered

Responsibilities

Monitor activities of clients as required
Provide any requested information, assist with Client orientation to guidelines and schedules
Oversee and assist with supervision of clients during daily tasks, as needed
Provide support, assistance & encouragement to clients
Perform all daily client documentation in EMHware as required and maintain log Book entries, sign Out Sheets, visitor information and other required forms
Ensure Correctional Services Canada (CSC) compliance as it relates to offender whereabouts, community check ins, alignment with offender community supervision orders, documentation and policy
Make necessary referrals to other staff as needed
Make public announcements for clients or staff as necessary
Conduct scheduled rounds of all areas of property and be familiar with all required fire, health and safety measures and procedures.
Supervise fire evacuation and safety procedures during shift
Conduct client room inspections as required
Monitor client activities in smoking Area as required
Take client attendance at scheduled activities as required
Ensure that clients’ late-night snack is made available at scheduled time
Provide accurate and timely conduct reports on client activity to Program Coordinator
Answer the telephone, routing calls to appropriate department(s) and staff
Participation in required oversight of clients as directed by the Funder
Check pockets, packages and bags of clients returning from off-property activities
Attend all seminars, training sessions or staff meetings as required
Complete other tasks as required