Residential Care Worker - Kingston, Canada - The Salvation Army Kingston Harbour Light

The Salvation Army Kingston Harbour Light

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Kingston, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Centre is a 21 Bed Residential Treatment Program and Correctional Program for men, a three story Residence located in downtown Kingston.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise actions and interactions of Clients during assigned Shifts and maintains availability for personal and moral support.
Respond to Client questions and requests and assists within framework of Centre policies and procedures.
Answer telephone and direct calls appropriately.
Deal with any visitors wishing access to the Centre making certain that Sign-In/Out information is recorded in Book.
Accurately record daily events using appropriate methods. Maintain Logbook as per guidelines, computer files at front desk, and complete required incident or occurrence reports, delivering copies to appropriate Management personnel in a timely and accurate fashion while maintaining required confidentiality.
Act as liaison with all referral sources and external Agencies such as Ministry of Health, Ontario Works, Police, Corrections Services Canada, and other Service Agencies to direct or answer inquiries as required.
Coordinate Client security of property and persons. This will involve doing regular building rounds, inside and outside as scheduled, bed and curfew checks, room and property searches as required, monitoring camera systems.
Administer drug and alcohol screening tests according to protocols established.
Handle admission, recording and orientation of Clients booking into the Addictions program. Fill out all required Forms, checks identification, enter information into Client Record System, give Client Orientation in accordance with written Policies and Procedures.
Assists with Discharge of Program Clients by receiving bedding, room key and other Centre property at time of Discharge and processes return of Key Deposit. Also insures that departing Client/Resident receives all personal goods held in storage according to Centre Policies & Procedures.
Records and stores all Client Medication in Medicine Lock-Up. Gives medication to Clients at required times upon request and ensures that Clients sign Medication Log.
Accept cash donations if brought to Centre after business hours, records name of donor and amount given, issues temporary receipt and forward money and full information on donor and amount to Bookkeeper at earliest possible opportunity.
Accept mail and delivery of packages, and forward to Management as per Policy & Procedures
Maintain and update Client/Resident Bed Assignment Roster
Maintain and update Counsellor's Client List as required
Launder and distribute Shelter bedding as required
Assist in Kitchen duties as directed.
Participate in all scheduled Staff Meetings as required.
Appropriately model healthy life skills and socialization to clients

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant will have completed up to two (2) years of Community College

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

The incumbent must have the following experience:

Degree or diploma in one of the human services professions, i.e. social service worker or other
Ability and willingness to work a variety of shifts
Education, experience or equivalent in working with people with addictions
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Crisis/Conflict Management Skills
Diversity awareness and appreciation
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Mental health knowledge an asset
Must be supportive of the mission of The Salvation Army
Pleasant, courteous and professional, respectful towards clients, public, students and staff.
Current clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Willingness to work within a unionized environment

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Part-time hours: 8-40 per week

Salary:
From $16.25 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement: