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.
Mission Statement
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.
Job Description:
Residential Care Worker (RCW)
On-site position located at 180 Henry Ave - Front Desk
This is a permanent part time position at 32 hours per week
As an overnight position, candidate is entitled to receive shift premiums: evenings 1.$ per hr / weekends 1.35 per hr / nights 1.75 per hr. (to a max of 8 hrs per shift)
Work Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Shift: Night Shift
Time: 1130pm to 730am
($17.77) per hour per shift plus premiums where eligible
Position is Unionized after 6 months of employment
Start Date: Aug 29, 2025

Characteristic Job Duties:

• Monitors the activities of the clients/residents and maintains availability for personal, practical and morale support; may include safe storage and recording of prescribed medications
• Accurately records day-to-day happenings using appropriate methods; maintains logbooks and completes occurrence reports
• Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed (IE: Welfare, police, urgent situations)
• Coordinates client care relating to security issues; may be directly involved in taking random urinalysis, as well as breathalyzer tests with clients, doing bed checks, ensures adherence to check in times and curfews
• May carry out inspection/security checks of property and grounds in accordance with policies and procedures
• Handles the admission, orientation and evaluation of clients’ understanding of rules, ensures ongoing enforcement of policies, which may include client discipline
• May handle finances relating to room rentals and meal tickets, receipting of same
• May serve as reception for shelter
• May prepare or provide simple meals for clients/residents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Note: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED:

The successful job applicant will have completed high school, plus specialized courses of up to six months (Addictions facilities.)
Note: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable

SPECIAL LICENSES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS:

The successful applicant will hold/have:
Addiction Facility – Addictions counselling Courses
See Precautionary Measures

MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE:

The incumbent must have the following experience before hire:
More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience, including experience with frontline work in a social services setting. Supportive care experience of one year (preferred)

• Monitors the activities of the clients/residents and maintains availability for personal, practical and morale support; may include safe storage and recording of prescribed medications
• Accurately records day-to-day happenings using appropriate methods; maintains logbooks and completes occurrence reports
• Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed (IE: Welfare, police, urgent situations)
• Coordinates client care relating to security issues; may be directly involved in taking random urinalysis, as well as breathalyzer tests with clients, doing bed checks, ensures adherence to check in times and curfews
• May carry out inspection/security checks of property and grounds in accordance with policies and procedures
• Handles the admission, orientation and evaluation of clients’ understanding of rules, ensures ongoing enforcement of policies, which may include client discipline
• May handle finances relating to room rentals and meal tickets, receipting of same
• May serve as reception for shelter
• May prepare or provide simple meals for clients/residents
• Performs other duties as assigne