JOB PURPOSE:
The Residential Worker B provides a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors.
CHARACTERISTIC JOB DUTIES:
The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:
- 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
- Accurately records day-to-day happenings using appropriate methods; maintains logbooks and completes occurrence reports
- 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 taking, 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, which may include client discipline
- May prepare or provide simple meals for clients/residents
- Performs other duties as assigned
NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.
MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED:
The successful job applicant will have completed high school, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months (Addictions Facilities, Mental Health, Youth Worker/Case Management).
NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
SPECIAL LICENSES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS:
The successful applicant will hold/have:
- Addiction Facility – Addictions Counselling Courses
- **See Precautionary Measures**
MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE:
The incumbent must have the following experience before hire:
More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience, including, experience with frontline work in a social services setting.
PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED:
The performance of the job requires moderate amounts of keyboarding, lifting under 40 lbs. Standing, sitting, and walking.
CONCENTRATION REQUIRED:
The performance of the job requires continuously monitoring the environment, and attentiveness when interacting with clients and recording information.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES:
The incumbent may be occasionally involved in minor financial matters or has responsibility for the wise use of his/her own resources. He/ She may be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash. The incumbent has very little input into the annual budget.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES:
The incumbent is responsible for his/her own time and effort only. He/ She may demonstrate work methods to new employees, volunteers and/or students.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The incumbent’s work environment is in an emergency overnight shelter.
The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
- Dealing with angry people
- Abusive people
- Verbal abuse
- Isolation
- Work schedule affecting lifestyle
The incumbent may have little to no travel required.
The incumbent carries a panic button and will work shift.
EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS:
The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to:
- Physical attacks by others
- Exposure to infectious diseases
- Exposure to bodily fluids
- Sharp objects
- Other dangerous situations
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:
The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):
- Universal precautions
- Immunization for Hepatitis B
- Vaccination against Tuberculosis
- Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
- Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC). Candidate Pays
- Non-violent crisis intervention training
Working Conditions: Full Time Permanent Position
Overnight Shift 8:00pm-8:00am
84 Hours Bi-Weekly
$22-$24 per Hour depending on experience
The target hiring range for this position is $18.30 to $22.87 with a maximum of $27.44.
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 [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
