Part Time Residential Worker

The Salvation Army; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation upon request

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Langley, BC is seeking a Residential Worker B for weekend shifts to provide a safe environment for residents and visitors. The role includes monitoring, intake/discharge procedures and program coordination within a shelter setting.

You will support residents with goal setting, documentation, and crisis intervention while collaborating with staff, police, and community partners. The position requires understanding of OH&S policies and respectful engagement.

Qualifications

• Addictions counselling courses or related certifications.
• Diploma/degree in social services or related field.
• Minimum one year experience in frontline social service work.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the environment and clients to ensure safety and security; completes status checks and room searches.
• Develops and implements case management for assigned clients; assists in goal setting and discharge planning.
• Coordinates resident programming and performs intake and discharge procedures.
• Liaises with police, funders, court personnel, community agencies, families and staff.
• Provides orientation to newly hired staff and attends mandatory staff meetings.

Skills

Keyboarding

Record keeping

Active listening

Observation

Multitasking

Crisis intervention

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Social services Diploma or related Diploma or Degree

Job description

Who We AreFor 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 StatementThe 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 visitorsAccountabilities: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 requiredDevelops and implements case management of assigned clients/residents; assists clients/residents in establishing goals, monitoring progress, and prepares dischargeplanMaintains and updates all appropriate documentation (including in-out and incident log books) related to clients/residents and initiates any new documentationcomplete all reports required by the funder and The Salvation ArmyundefinedCoordinates and facilitates resident programming as requiredPerforms intake and discharge procedures for clients/residents as assignedMonitors appropriate behavior; intervenes in crisis situations, provides emotional support and advocacy as requiredDistributes funds to residents in accordance with established policies guidelinesEngages in the development of inter-personal relationships that promote dignity and respectPerforms required scheduled check-ins of residents on passes in community; escorts residents in the community when necessary and monitors behaviorLiaises with Police, funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, and other staff membersProvides orientation to newly hired staff, volunteers, studentsAttends 4 mandatory staff meetings a yearPerforms other duties as assignedNOTE: 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 othersExposure to infectious diseasesExposure to bodily fluids and bodily wasteSharp objectsOther dangerous situationsWorking 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 peopleAbusive peopleVerbal abuseIsolationWork schedule affecting lifestyleExposure to drugs and alcoholThe 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 DegreeExperience and Knowledge:Minimum one year Experience in frontline social service workSkills and Capabilities:The performance of the job requires high amounts of keyboarding/Manual record keeping, and occasionally lifting/packing clients/residents property/personal effects and engaging in recreational activities.The performance of the job requires attentive listening and observation of body language, continuously monitoring the environment, multitasking and reading.Ability to work in a fast paced environment, to meet deadlines and cope with stressful situations.Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.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.Compensation:The target hiring range for this position is $23.12 to $23.48 with a maximum of $23.83.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 [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.