Under the direction of the Bailey House Coordinator the employee provides resident support services, on-site supervision, and security for The Salvation Army Bailey House
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides resident support services while on shift by:
Assisting residents with personal care concerns
Providing residents with supplies as required
Assisting residents with forms and requests as required
Interacting and communicating positively with residents throughout the shift
Assisting Caseworkers as required
Check on clients to ensure personal safety
Explaining/reinforcing information provided to clients in a consistent and professional manner
Carefully assisting residents with their medication and documenting same
Responding to medical emergencies within the facility
Regularly reporting to case workers concerning resident behaviours
Immediately reporting critical incidents to the on-call supervisor or the Bailey House Coordinator
Daily follow up of resident chores to ensure completion
Admitting and discharging residents according to the Policies and Procedures Manual
Reporting AWOL or late residents as required according to Policies and Procedures manual
Provides site management and security throughout the Shift by:
Works wake shift during the night
Assuring security of facility through monitoring cameras, locking appropriate doors and using and monitoring the alarm system
Ensuring resident’s guests are signed in and out within curfew hours
Monitoring resident’s day plans
Completing regular rounds and head counts to ensure that all residents are accounted for according to policy and procedure
Completing room checks as per policy and procedure
Complete building checks as per policy and procedure
Monitoring security screens and responding as appropriate
Completing room searches as directed by the Caseworkers or Bailey House Coordinator
Ensuring that residents do not exceed their allowable limit of personal effects
Itemizing and packing up clients’ personal effects when they are removed from the facility
Assisting with the general upkeep and maintenance of the Bailey House
Overnight staff need to respond to hourly radio checks
Respond to radio requests for assistance in other departments as appropriate
Provides administrative support while on shift by:
Documentation and report writing
General Reception duties including answering the telephone and relaying messages to clients and other departments as required
Sending e-mail messages as required
Completes records/forms such as: Client Medication; Incident reports; Occurrence Reports
Completing filing duties, which includes preparing new files, archiving old files, retrieving archived files when there are returning clients
Maintaining accurate client records
Database entries – case notes, behaviour, medications, intakes, discharges, etc.
Responding to requests from other departments within the NWT Resource Centre where feasible
Attending all scheduled staff meetings
Maintaining current understanding of policies and procedures
Maintaining healthy working relationships with NWT Resource Centre staff, Bailey House staff, allied professionals and other referral parties
Relaying pertinent information related to client concerns, operational issues, community issues, etc. promptly to appropriate personnel
Following formal lines of communication as identified by The Salvation Army organizational structure
Other duties as assigned by Bailey House Coordinator or his designate
Responsible for utilizing the facility and its equipment in a safe and efficient manner by:
Maintaining current understanding of policies and procedures
Maintaining and using supplies prudently
Report any facility or equipment concerns immediately to Bailey House Coordinator
Implementing appropriate emergency procedures related to the facility and/or the clients i.e. CPR, fire evacuations, etc.
Completing unusual occurrence documentation as required
Identifying and reporting any unsafe conditions promptly to the Bailey House Coordinator and the Operations Manager
Familiar with the Centre’s physical layout, including location of fire pull boxes, extinguishers, emergency phones, maintenance rooms, boiler room, etc.
Maintain a clean and professional looking office space
Critical Relationship Management: Internal/ External relationships: Reports directly to bailey house supervisor Frequent contact with: Clients Other Salvation Army Staff member Other Referral agencies Emergency Services Working Conditions: The work environment can be fast paced and demanding. The need to be constantly aware of the environment and the movements and attitudes of the individual clients can be stressful. There is a potential to work with aggressive, high-risk clients in this position.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements: Generally, these skills are found in individuals who have previous experience or training in security settings. Appropriate computer skills are obtained through general introduction courses in computers or through many years of practical experience. Certifications that are required are:
Post-Secondary Education or related experience in Social Services
High School Graduate
First Aid
Verbal Judo and/or NVCI
Suicide Intervention
WHMIS
Mental Health First Aid
Clear Criminal Record Check
Note: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
Ability to work within the mandate of and embrace the mission of The Salvation Army
The ability to respond appropriately, decisively, and effectively in crisis situations and in a stressful environment
Effective interpersonal communication in English both written and oral
Effective assessment, observation and recording skills
Implement policy and procedures
Ability to work within a teamwork structure though will be required to work alone
Effective interviewing skills
Understanding of: Aboriginal and Inuit Cultures: Addictions: Mental Health and other social issues
Computer skills are required
Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:
Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening
Valid First Aid certificate
WHMIS
The Salvation Army on-line certification for abuse prevention
Clear internal abuse registry check
Participate in mandatory yearly training
Must be Canadian citizen.
DAYS and HOURS of work: will be scheduled by supervisor.
Published
September 12, 2024
Location
Yellowknife
Job Type
Casual
Competition #
2024.09.12
Ministry Unit/Dept:
NWT Resource Centre
Salary Range:
Casual 23.98/hr
Address:
4925 45th Street Yellowknife
Posting Expires:
Sept 26, 2024
Applications Accepted By:
E-mail : NWT.Careers@salvationarmy.ca Please no phone calls. Mail: 4925 45 Street Yellowknife, NT X1A 1K6
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available