Part Time Residential Worker

Location: City of Langley

Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Permanent Weekend Position. Saturday - Monday, 6:00am- 10:00 am.

Position Purpose summary:
Residential Worker B provides a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors

Accountabilities:

The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar duties to the listed below:

CHARACTERISTIC

JOB DUTIES:

The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties, 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 undefined Coordinates and facilitates resident programming as required

Performs intake and discharge procedures for clients/residents as assigned

Monitors appropriate behavior; intervenes in crisis situations, provides emotional support and advocacy as required

Distributes funds to residents in accordance with established policies 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 behavior

Liaises with Police, funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, and other staff members

Provides orientation to newly hired staff, volunteers, students

Attends 4 mandatory staff meetings a year Performs other duties as assigned

NOTE:

Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

Health & Safety:

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 and bodily waste

Sharp objects

Other dangerous situations

Working Conditions:

The incumbent’s work environment is typically in a shelter and/or in treatment facilities.

The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:

Dealing with angry people

Abusive people

Verbal abuse

Isolation

Work schedule affecting lifestyle

Exposure to drugs and alcohol

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Education, Experience, AND

Qualifications:

Education, Qualifications and

Certifications:

Addictions Counselling Courses Social services Diploma or related Diploma or Degree Experience and Knowledge:

Minimum one year Experience in frontline social service work Skills and Capabilities:

The performance of the job requires high amounts of…