Residential Support Worker

The Salvation Army in Canada; Moncton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Residential Support Worker for an 8-week Canada Summer Jobs contract in Moncton. The role involves providing a safe environment for residents, supporting their needs, and ensuring compliance with guidelines. Ideal candidates will have completed high school and specialized training in related fields.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary student preferred.
• Prior related experience in social service field counted as asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities of clients/residents and provide support.
• Accurate recording of daily events and maintenance of logbooks.
• Conduct bed checks and room searches for security.

Education

Completed high school plus specialized courses in Addictions/Correctional/Human Services

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 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

POSITION:

Residential Support Worker – Canada Summer Jobs Contract

(Scheduled shifts: Day, Evening and/or Weekends)

Facility

The Salvation Army - Correctional & Justice Services (Greenfield House)

LOCATION: Moncton, NB

Job Purpose

The Residential Worker provides a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors by monitoring activities of the clients/residents while being available for personal, practical and morale support.

This is a “Canada Summer Jobs” 8-week contract position, with allowance for extra training time; eligibility is for Youth between 15 and 30 years of age.

Qualifications

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. social development, police, parole, urgent situations).
• Coordinate’s client care relating to security issues; may be directly involved in doing bed checks and 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.
• 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 be a post-secondary student who has completed high school, plus specialized courses in Addictions/Correctional/Human Services.

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

Minimum Prior Related Experience

Prior related experience would be an asset, including frontline work in a social service, criminology or policing setting.

Precautionary Measures

• The incumbent will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC) as well as obtain reliability security clearance.
• The incumbent will either hold or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• In addition to health and safety rules, the incumbent will be required to follow universal health precautions, with immunization for Hepatitis B and vaccination against tuberculosis highly recommended.
  
  

Hours: 40 hours per week

8 Week Canada Summer Jobs Contract, plus training

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $17.11 to $21.38 with a maximum of $25.66.

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.