Overnight Worker – Perm FT – Cedar Place

Permanent Full time Overnight Worker. Shifts 12:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.  72 hours bi-weekly

Week One:  Monday to Friday

Week Two:  Monday – Thursday

• Exercising considerable initiative, carries out the duties of the position, with minimal direction and day-day supervision
• Record and report activities, behaviors, and any incidents, which may occur during the shift, and/or call on duty personnel as required and outlined in policies.  Enter into the internal data base and server.

• Perform any new intake, and input into Homeless Individuals and Family System with proper consent. Prescreen guest and be mindful to a new person accordingly with current policies that adhere to our standards that are consistent with the values and philosophy of The Salvation Army Women and Family Shelter

• Conduct nightly rounds in house with duty co-worker randomly throughout the shift. Ensure the facility and resident beds and keep appropriate records in the logbook
• Ensure all guests and staff secure and safe by checking all windows, doors, and exits during rounds
• Prepare dinner meal for the following day.  Take out food and prepare according to menu.  Ensure stock including fruits and daily are available for breakfast and lunch meals for residents of shelter
• Pack food baskets on occasion for any off-site registered clients as per Food Guidelines
• Enter statistics for referrals, turn away, goods and services night and check off in log and item list as per current policy and instruction
• Clean, organize kitchen, sanitize and remove trash as required. Clean strainer in dishwasher nightly.
• Sanitize hard surfaces regularly and log to chart
• Record refrigeration temperatures and proper food handlers

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

Internal:

• Report health, safety, food, concerns to incoming Management. Use the internal communication system to effectively communicate.
• As required and applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working condition or procedures, to management.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Be aware of universal precautions.
• Consistency to guidelines for all occupants in shelter at any given time.
• Knowledge on OHAS

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience
• Minimum Grade XII diploma
• Community College Diploma in Social Work, Addictions or related field an asset
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Original copy of a Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC) with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• First Aid/CPR/ and Safe Food Handlers Certification
• Engage in formal evaluation session with supervisor at 3 months and 6 months, and yearly thereafter
• Read and follow with the provisions of the Position Description and Operational Manual, which will be provided for the position, as well as the shift responsibilities.
• Perform other duties position related duties as assigned

Note:  Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Trauma informed approach and best practice
• Ability to remain objective and approachable

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Basic computer and clerical skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Bilingualism considered to be an asset.
• Read and follow the Policy and Procedures Manual and the Employee Handbook. Every employee must read and sign that they have read a copy and understand that they will be required to adhere too.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Screening.

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.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application