Temporary Residential Worker
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct initial intake and screening of clients seeking admission
Register clients into HIFIS database, assign bed and provide necessary toiletries
Prepare and provide meal tickets and/or prepared bag lunches according to approved procedures
Record activities and incidents shared communication log and incident report forms in an objective and concise manner
Refer clients to case management, chaplain and program manager as needed
Complete clerical tasks and provide direction to phone inquiries
Contact emergency service personnel as needed, i.e. ambulance, COAST, police etc.
Answer telephone and provide inquirer with necessary direction
Maintain cleanliness of front desk area inside and out
Provide clients with medication bins and return bins to secure medication cabinet
Monitor security cameras and work closely with security and staff to resolve security concerns
Complete incident and communication reports, statistics/cash report before completing shift
Maintain confidentiality with regard to clients/staff and Centre’s records
Work closely with and carry out tasks assigned to you by your supervisor
When necessary call in relief workers according to procedures using on-call list
Bed checks to be done according to approved procedures (nights)
Perform other duties as assigned
Saturdays, Sundays 3pm to 11pm (temporary, part-time until March 31, 2020) with unpaid lunch
Requirements & Prerequisites
QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-Secondary Education in human services related field, i.e. Social Work, Social Services Worker, Community Service Worker, Addictions, Counseling, etc.
Minimum of (1) year of prior related experience in front line social service work, and experience working with marginalized individuals.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, possess and exercise good interpersonal
How To Apply
E-mail: Carol_Montgomery@can.salvationarmy.org
Fax: 905-525-3555
Attention: Annie Williams, Program Manager
Job Reference Number 20191231