Residential Care Worker - Relief

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.

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.

Should a current Toronto Harbour light – The Homestead Alice M. Walter House employee that is a member of Union SEIU Local 1 within the first 7 days, their application will be given priority over external applicants.

To provide supervision and support to clients and contribute to safe, effective and efficient operations of the Homestead.

• Appropriately model healthy life skills and socialization to clients
• Provide support as needed to clients in residence, as well as clients and former clients by telephone
• Manage the safety and security of the building after office hours, including alarm system, evacuation, emergency management
• Manage interpersonal crisis and conflict situations among clients
• Manage behavior modification strategies with clients (positive and negative consequences, warnings and discharges) in consultation with team as required
• Train, assign and supervise client chores and work therapy as required
• Review and complete all required written communication, including log book, communication book, general log, Initial Inquiry Forms, EMHWARE, email reports as necessary
• Maintain professional and appropriate verbal communication with co-workers, on-call counselors, management, clients and members of the public while on duty
• Effectively and safely manage distribution of client medications
• Admit and orient new clients to the residence
• Answer doors, telephones and accept deliveries as necessary
• Prepare and serve meals as necessary
• Perform housekeeping duties as required
• Participate in team interactions and decision making
• Process client belongings on discharge
• Ensure that clients are following guidelines
• Stock housekeeping supplies as necessary
• Appropriately manage hazardous items such as cleaning supplies and sharps
• Supervise client urine screens, breathalyzers as required

Be in agreement with and willing to support our Mission Statement and treatment philosophy Maintain a drug and alcohol free lifestyle while on Salvation Army property and on duty Model appropriate dress that reflects a professional office environment Participate in all staff meetings by attendance and participation Participate in regular direct supervision with immediate supervisor and implement improvement in performance as directed Participate in yearly formal evaluation Represent The Salvation Army Homestead in a professional manner at all times Be punctual and work all hours scheduled, advising immediate supervisor when this is not possible Read and adhere to the policies and procedures of The Homestead Participate in staff development as required Work as an effective member of The Homestead team.

• Preferred Degree or diploma in one of the human services professions
• CPR+Standard First Aid
• CPI
• ASSIST

• Degree or diploma in one of the human services professions
• Education, experience or equivalent in working with women with addictions and other marginalized women.
• Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its…