Temporary Residential Worker B

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Fort St. John, BC

6d•CA$24 - CA$24•Onsite

About The Position

The Shelter Residential Worker B provides a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors. This role involves monitoring client activities, providing support, liaising with external agencies, coordinating security, enforcing policies, and potentially serving as a receptionist or preparing simple meals. The position requires accurate record-keeping and communication of daily happenings.

Requirements

Completed high school, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months.
Diploma in Social Services
CPR, First Aid Certification
Criminal Record Check
More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience, including experience with frontline work in a social service setting.
Background check consent.
A clear vulnerable sector screening.
A clean drivers abstract.
Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Nice To Haves

Non-Violent Crisis Training an asset
Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
Personable
Organized
Strong service ethic and a friendly disposition with the public
Adaptability to change and frequent interruptions
Team oriented and able to take initiative
Willingness to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
Computer ability
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Monitors the activities of the clients/residents and maintains availability for personal, practical and morale support; may include providing safe storage and recording of prescribed medications
Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed (e.g. welfare, police, parole, urgent situations)
Coordinates client care relating to security issues; may be directly involved in doing bed checks, room/personal searches
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 enforces behaviour-based restrictions outlined by caseworkers or supervisory staff
May serve as Receptionist for Shelter - Answers phones, takes messages, responds to community inquiring and directs incoming requests
May prepare or provide simple meals for clients/residents
Performs other duties as assigned
Accurately records day-to-day happenings using appropriate methods; maintains logbooks and completes occurrence reports