Resident Care Worker – PermFT – Brantford Booth Centre

The Brantford Booth Centre is a 58-bed emergency men’s shelter and Correctional Residential Facility (CRF) offering housing and reintegration supports to those in the Brantford-Brant area. This is a busy 24/7 facility that operates from a housing-focused and harm-reduction framework to reintegrate those we serve successfully back into their communities

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This is a permanent, full-time position based on 40 hours per week.  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. Operational hours of this facility are 24/7.

Shifts: Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

This is a unionized facility.

Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume.

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

• Ensure the confidentiality of all Resident information.
• Register new Residents and complete all required documentation.
• Ensure that Residents understand the rules and regulations of the Centre.
• Accept and record Resident fees and prepare receipts for all monies received.
• Work closely with and carry out tasks assigned to you by your supervisor.
• Be fully knowledgeable of duties associated with front desk.

• Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation in Canada and the Brantford Booth Centre.
• University/College Diploma in Social Services (preferred) and / or combination of education and life related experience in working with marginalized individuals.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates.
• Competent on word processing equipment, such as Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Excel.
• Ability to work with socially disadvantaged people.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and under supervision.
• Provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening.
• May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
• NOTE: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered. The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.

If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

Internal Applicants, please advise Department Heads of your intentions prior to submitting your application.