Full Time Residential Worker (union position)

Responsibilities Demonstrate knowledge of The Salvation Army Booth Centre Policy and Procedures Manual.Meet with Program Manager for supervision as scheduled.Engage in formal evaluation sessions with the Program Manager at six and twelve months in the first year and annually thereafter.Model appropriate qualities for this position – i.e., self-motivation, punctuality, and personal hygiene.Commit to and sign the agency and clients’ confidentiality form.Attend staff meetings of The Salvation Army Booth Centre Hamilton, Staff Training workshops and conferences, as authorized by the Centre.Work within mandate and mission of the Salvation Army.Represent The Salvation Army Booth Centre in a professional manner. Perform other duties as required.WORKING CONDITIONS: This is a permanent full-time position with 40 hours per week. Flexibility in scheduling is required. The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour paid meal break.Shifts: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday to Thursday May work with potentially aggressive clients. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Post-Secondary Education preferred and/or a combination of education and related life experience.Possess current WHMIS, First Aid and CPR certificates.Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered. EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE: Competent on computer equipment such as Windows, Microsoft Office, HIFIS etc.Demonstrates knowledge of community-based resources. SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES: Excellent oral and written communications skills and effective interpersonal skills.Ability to establish and implement goals and plans for self and clients.Maturity and ability to exercise sound judgement.Ability to work with socially disadvantaged people who may often harbor resentment and anger.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and under supervision.Ability to lift/carry up to forty pounds.Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening.Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities. Please include the Job Title and Ministry Unit in the email subject line. The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.