Residential Support worker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Winnipeg, MB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class: 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 plan Maintains and updates all appropriate documentation (including in-out and incident log books) related to clients/residents and initiates any new documentation; complete 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 shift change procedures prior to and after shift change Performs intake and discharge procedures for clients/residents as assigned Monitors appropriate behaviour; 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 behaviour 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.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in related social services field
One year but less than three years of prior related experience, including frontline casework experience in a social service environment.
Universal Precautions
Immunization for Hepatitis B
Vaccination against Tuberculosis
Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC)
Non-violent crisis intervention training
WHMIS Training
Adult Abuse Registry Check
Child Abuse Registry Check
Driver’s Abstract
Use of protective gloves
Use of protective masks (as needed)

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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 plan
Maintains and updates all appropriate documentation (including in-out and incident log books) related to clients/residents and initiates any new documentation; complete 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 shift change procedures prior to and after shift change
Performs intake and discharge procedures for clients/residents as assigned
Monitors appropriate behaviour; 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 behaviour
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