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:

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

To monitor the activities of clients as required
To provide any requested information, assist with Client orientation to guidelines and schedules
To oversee and assist with the supervision of clients during daily tasks, as needed
To provide support, assistance & encouragement to clients
Perform all daily client documentation in EMHware as required and maintain log Book entries, sign-out sheets, visitor information and other required forms
Ensure Correctional Services Canada (CSC) compliance as it relates to offender whereabouts, community check-ins, alignment with offender community supervision orders, documentation and policy
To make necessary referrals to other staff as needed
To make public announcements for clients or staff as necessary
To conduct scheduled rounds of all areas of property and be familiar with all required fire, health and safety measures and procedures. Supervise fire evacuation and safety procedures during shift
To conduct client room inspections as required
To monitor client activities in the smoking Area as required
To take client attendance at scheduled activities as required
To ensure that clients' late-night snack is made available at the scheduled time
To provide accurate and timely conduct reports on client activity to the Program Coordinator
To answer the telephone, routing calls to the appropriate department(s) and staff
To conduct urine screening on clients as required, and at all times when a client returns to the property following a pass
To check pockets, packages and bags of clients returning from off-property activities
To attend all seminars, training sessions or staff meetings as required
Complete other tasks as required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Degree or Diploma in one of the Human Services professions

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING IN:

Pleasant, courteous and professional manners
Respectful and professional towards clients, public, students and staff
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Documentation skills in EMHware
Keyboarding and demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications as well as email and internet applications
Willingness to learn and accept supervision
Networking, referrals and strong knowledge of resources
Knowledge and experience with concurrent disorders
Knowledge of culturally competent practices
Knowledge and experience with data management systems and outcome measurements
Knowledge and experience with CSC and working with offenders
Awareness and experience with marginalized and vulnerable populations
Basic First Aid/CPR Certification an asset
Proficient in English language, second language an asset
Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $18.63 to $18.63 with a maximum of $18.63.

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.

Residential Care Worker - Casual

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