Residential Support Worker - Evening - Temporary

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking an Evening Residential Support Worker to join our women’s shelter team in Vancouver. This temporary maternity leave position runs Saturdays and Sundays from 3:30 pm to 12:00 am, providing safe, caring support for residents in crisis and daytime operations as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, crisis line duties, intakes, and logs, while upholding confidentiality and dignity for residents.

Qualifications

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations, laundry, food services prep, light cleaning.
• Provide aide and support to residents.
• Answer the 24-hour crisis line and complete telephone screenings.
• Complete intakes and house orientation for new residents.
• Record shift information in logs and forms.
• May facilitate programming for residents.
• Maintain confidentiality and a respectful environment.

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 PURPOSE SUMMARY

The role of Residential Support Worker offers the opportunity for very meaningful work! The successful applicant will provide support and assistance to our residents, maintaining a safe and welcoming space for those in crisis situations. As the Residential Support Worker you will be part of a team that works together to make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents.

The evening worker helps to keep clients feeling safe and cared for during the hours of 3:30pm - 12:00am, Saturday and Sunday.

This position is a temporary maternity leave cover.

This role is restricted to female applicants due to a bona fide occupational requirement related to client privacy, dignity, and safety within a women's shelter environment.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist with daily operations, laundry, food services prep, light cleaning.
• Complete residence-related administrative tasks as required.
• Provide advice, guidance and support to residents when contacted for assistance.
• Answer our 24-hour crisis line and complete telephone screenings.
• Complete intakes and house orientation for new residents.
• Record relevant shift information in appropriate logs and other necessary forms and reports.
• May facilitate programming for residents.
• Consistently demonstrates respect and empathy for all residents.
• Maintain availability for personal, practical, and moral support.
• Liaise with referral sources and other external agencies as needed.
• Ensure ongoing enforcement of policies.
• Encourage residents to follow through with their chores.
• Provide crisis intervention if an abuser locates KBH.
• Mediate conflict/violence within the house if it occurs.
• Perform regular security checks.
• Ensure the house is tidy and clean.
• May drive a resident to the hospital or an appointment if required.
• Assist with childminding if required.
• Create and revise documents to support the program.
• Attend regular staff meetings and training.
• Maintain client and house confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Internal: Transition House residents (adults and children), other staff and volunteers, occasional contractors.

External: Might have to communicate with community members, community groups/organizations, police, social workers and MCFD, and other agencies.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Reports directly to: Executive Director
• Direct reports: None
• May show others how to perform certain procedures.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

• Minimal material responsibilities.
• May be authorized to handle small amounts of cash.
• The incumbent may make small program purchases under the authority of their supervisor.
• The incumbent has no input into the annual budget.

Working Conditions:

• The incumbent's work environment is typically in a transition house.
• This position requires a moderate amount of keyboarding/manual record keeping and those served by the program may relate information that is highly disturbing in nature and will require intentional debrief and consultation.
• The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
• Isolation
• Monotony
• Odors
• Stressful situations, including dealing with erratic and sometimes antagonistic behaviour
• Verbal abuse
• Work schedule affecting lifestyle
• Exposure to bodily fluids, bodily waste
• Exposure to drugs and alcohol
• The incumbent may have little to no travel required.
• The incumbent carries a phone while on duty and will work shifts.
• The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illness due to:
• Physical attacks by others
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Exposure to bodily fluids
• Sharp objects
• Other dangerous situations
• Experience moderate physical exertion causing fatigue, may be required to lift up to 30 pounds.

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

Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army