Residential Worker – Full Time

Title of the Job: Residential Worker – Full Time

Location: Halifax, NS

Job Description: DescriptionThe Residential Worker B provides a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: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. welfare, police, parole, urgent situations)
• Coordinates client care relating to security issues; may be directly involved in taking urine samples, doing bed checks, 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
• May handle finances relating to room rentals and meal tickets, and receipting of same
• May serve as Receptionist for Shelter
• May prepare or provide simple meals for clients/residents
• Performs other duties as assigned

NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED: The successful job applicant will have completed high school, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months (Addictions Facilities).NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.SPECIAL LICENSES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS: The successful applicant will hold/have:

• Addiction Facility – Addictions Counselling Courses
• **See Precautionary Measures**

MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE: The incumbent must have the following experience before hire:More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience, including, experience with frontline work in a social services setting.PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED: The performance of the job requires moderate amounts of keyboarding, and performing walk abouts.CONCENTRATION REQUIRED: The performance of the job requires continuously monitoring the environment, monitoring security cameras and attentiveness when interacting with clients and recording information.RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES: The incumbent’s responsibility for Financial Resources:The incumbent is involved in minor financial matters regularly, or on a relief basis, or has responsibility for the wise use of his/her own resources. Incumbent may be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash. The incumbent has very little input into the annual budget.RESPONSIBILITY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES: The incumbent’s responsibility for Human Resources:The incumbent is responsible for his/her own time and effort only. Incumbent may demonstrate work methods to new employees, volunteers and/or students.WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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 people
• Abusive people
• Verbal abuse
• Isolation
• Work schedule affecting lifestyle

The incumbent may have little to no travel required.The incumbent carries a pager/walkie talkie and will work shift.EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS: The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to:

• Physical attacks by others
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Exposure to bodily fluids
• Sharp objects
• Other dangerous situations

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):

• Universal precautions
• Immunization for Hepatitis B
• Vaccination against Tuberculosis
• Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
• Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC)
• Non-violent crisis intervention training

Interested applicants must respond in writing by October 27th, 2024 to:Hiring Committee:e-mail: [email protected]The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS

Company Name: The Salvation Army

Salary: $19.5 per hour

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