Casual - Residential Support Worker (Direct Support Worker) I - U

The Salvation Army; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in Winnipeg is seeking a Casual - Residential Care Worker who will provide personal support to clients and monitor their activities. The role requires a high school education, with experience in social services preferred. The job involves flexible hours and requires dealing with varied client needs in a residential setting. Compensation is at $16.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school completion; up to six months of specialized courses or equivalent experience.
• More than three months but less than one year of related experience in frontline social services.
• Experience in a residential or shelter environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities of clients/residents and provide personal support.
• Accurately record day-to-day happenings.
• Liaise with referral sources and external agencies.
• Coordinate client care relating to security issues.
• Perform property and grounds security inspections.
• Handle admission, orientation and enforcement of house rules.
• Serve as reception for shelter.
• Prepare simple meals for clients/residents.

Job description

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 hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life – there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission

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 information

Position: Casual - Residential Care Worker (Direct Support Worker) I - U

Location: 180 Henry Ave – Front Desk (in person)

Status: Casual (on-call)

Hours per week: 0

Work schedule: Flexible to work when called to pick up shifts

Shift: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm; 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm; 11:30 pm – 7:30 am

Pay: $16.25 per hour per shift

Union: Position is unionized after 6 months of employment

Start date: asap

Note: Post internal and external for 5 days.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current Police Record Check with vulnerable persons check
• Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Child Abuse Registry Check

Job purpose

The Residential Care Worker provides a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities of clients/residents and provide personal, practical and morale support; may include safe storage and recording of prescribed medications
• Accurately record day-to-day happenings; maintain logbooks and complete occurrence reports
• Liaise with referral sources and external agencies as needed (e.g., welfare, police, urgent situations)
• Coordinate client care relating to security issues; may conduct random urinalysis and breathalyzer tests with clients, perform bed checks, ensure adherence to check-in times and curfews
• Perform property and grounds security inspections as required
• Handle admission, orientation and enforcement of house rules; may involve client discipline
• May handle finances related to room rentals and meal tickets
• May serve as reception for shelter
• May prepare or provide simple meals for clients/residents
• Perform other duties as assigned

Note: Not all incumbents perform all duties but perform a similar range of duties.

Required education & experience

• Minimum education: High school completion; up to six months of specialized courses (Addictions facilities) or equivalent experience
• More than three months but less than one year of related experience in frontline social services applicable to the role
• Experience in a residential or shelter environment preferred

Special licenses & certifications

• Addiction Facility – Addictions counselling courses (or equivalent)
• Precautionary measures: Universal precautions; Hepatitis B vaccination; TB vaccination; First Aid/CPR certification; Criminal Record Check; Non-violent crisis intervention training
• WHMIS training; Adult Abuse Registry Check; Child Abuse Registry Check; Use of protective gloves; Protective masks as needed

Physical & work environment

• Moderate keyboarding; walking/standing required
• Work environment may involve dealing with angry or abusive individuals; verbal abuse; isolation; shift-work affecting lifestyle
• May involve exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, sharp objects
• On-call duties; pager/walkie-talkie; some travel may be required

Additional details

• Job type: Casual
• Compensation: $16.25 per hour; overtime available
• Experience: supportive care: 1 year (preferred)
• Schedule: 8-hour shifts; on-call
• Location: In person

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] for accommodation needs.