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Job Description:JOB PURPOSE:The Residential Worker provides a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors by monitoring activities of the clients/residents’ while being available for personal, practical and morale support.QUALIFICATIONS:The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:<ul><li>Monitors the activities of the clients/residents and maintains availability for personal, practical and morale support; may include providing safe storage and recording of prescribed medications.</li><li>Accurately records day-to-day happenings using appropriate methods; maintains logbooks and completes occurrence reports.</li><li>Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed (e.g. social development, police, parole, urgent situations).</li><li>Coordinate’s client care relating to security issues; may be directly involved in taking urine samples, doing bed checks, room/personal searches.</li><li>May carry out inspection/security checks of property and grounds in accordance with policies and procedures.</li><li>Handles the admission, orientation and evaluation of clients’ understanding of rules; ensures ongoing enforcement of policies, which may include client discipline.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Submit as required a Police Record Check (vulnerable sector check) that is acceptable to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion if applicable. Kindly review the eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs program using the link below before applying. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/applican… This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED:The successful job applicant will be a post-secondary student who has completed high school, plus specialized courses in Addictions/Correctional/Human Services.NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE:Prior related experience would be an asset, including frontline work in a social service, criminology or policing setting.PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:<ul><li>The incumbent will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC) as well as obtain reliability security clearance.</li><li>The incumbent will either hold or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.</li><li>In addition to health and safety rules, the incumbent will be required to follow universal health precautions, with immunization for Hepatitis B and vaccination against tuberculosis highly recommended.</li></ul>This is a temporary Full-Time position beginning on June 15, 2026 and ending on August 28th, 2026.Compensation:The target hiring range for this position is $18.30 to $22.87 with a maximum of $27.44.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.The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

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