Residential Worker Overnight

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. 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.
This job posting will run concurrently for internal and external applicants. However, for the first seven (7) calendar days, current employees of Kingston Harbour Light Ministries that are members of IAMAW Local 1295 will receive hiring preference.
The priority of the Residential Care Worker is to ensure professional, safe and structured support to our clients in the Kingston Harbour Light program. The Residential Care Worker will behave professionally and courteously at all times, presenting a positive impression of Kingston Harbour Light to both the public and the clients living within the facility. The RCW will document accurately and appropriately all contacts with clients and members of the public, and ensure the safety of the environment at all times.
To monitor activities of clients as required
To oversee and assist with supervision of clients during daily tasks, as needed
Ensure Correctional Services Canada (CSC) compliance as it relates to offender whereabouts, community check ins, alignment with offender community supervision orders, documentation and policy
To make public announcements for clients or staff as necessary
To conduct scheduled rounds of all areas of property and be familiar with all required fire, health and safety measures and procedures. Supervise fire evacuation and safety procedures during shift
To conduct client room inspections as required
To ensure that clients’ late-night snack is made available at scheduled time
To answer the telephone, routing calls to appropriate department(s) and staff
To attend all seminars, training sessions or staff meetings as required
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Basic First Aid/CPR Certification is an asset
Documentation skills in in a computerized format, knowledge of EMHware would be considered an asset
Keyboarding and demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications as well as email and internet applications
Networking, referrals and strong knowledge of resources
Proficient in English language, second language an asset
Deal tactfully and courteously with clients, public, volunteers and staff
Managerial/Technical Leadership Responsibility
~ Office setting, long periods standing, climbing stairs, using computer, phone systems
Little to no travel
The hourly rate for the position is set at $18.63, and wage increments are provided based on collective agreement language.
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.