Residential Care Worker

The Salvation Army International; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

RRSPs

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The Salvation Army Winnipeg is seeking a dedicated frontline worker to monitor the environment, support residents, and ensure safety and security.

You will develop case management for clients, assist in goal setting, complete necessary documentation, and coordinate discharge plans and programming.

Qualifications include more than two years of post-secondary education in a social services field, and one to three years of frontline experience, plus relevant checks.

Qualifications

• More than two years of Community College completed.
• Diploma or Degree in related social services field required.
• One year but less than three years of frontline casework experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitors safety and security for clients/residents; conducts checks.
• Develops and implements case management; helps clients set goals and discharge plans.
• Completes required documentation and funder reports.
• Provides crisis support and advocacy.

Education

More than two years of Community College

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 2million 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

• 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 plans
• Maintains and updates all appropriate documentation (including in‑out and incident logbooks) related to clients/residents and initiates any new documentation; completes all reports required by the funder and The Salvation Army
• Provides safe storage and recording of prescribed medications
• Coordinates and facilitates resident programming as required
• Conducts all required shifts change procedures prior to and after shift change
• Performs intake and discharge procedures for clients/residents as assigned / assigned
• Monitors appropriate behavior; intervenes in crisis situations, provides emotional support and advocacy as required
• Distributes funds to residents in accordance with established 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Note: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties. The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Minimum Education Level Attained

• The successful job applicant will have completed more than two (2) years of Community College.

Note: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

Special Licenses, Diplomas, Certifications or Requirements

• The successful applicant will hold/have: Diploma or Degree in related social services field.

Minimum Prior Related Experience

• The incumbent must have the following experience before hire: One year but less than three years of prior related experience, including frontline casework experience in a social service environment.

Background Checks

• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Child Abuse Registry Check

Compensation

• The target hiring range for this position is $16.66 to $16.66 with a maximum of $16.66.

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.

Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front‑lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose‑driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.