Assistant Day Program Facilitator

Job Description:

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Safety

Ensure that members and staff work in a safe environment.

Ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations are being adhered to by all including but not limited to emergency evacuation procedures food and equipment storage and maintenance.

Answer door and telephone during shift using proper precautions.

Provide crisis intervention for members as .

Ensure an active watch over both the members and the facility through the course of regular duties.

Understand and promote members rights and responsibilities.

Report concerns promptly to Team Leader/Director of Day Services as needed.

Ensure proper lifting twisting and reaching techniques are used during job performance.

Remain alert and awake at all times throughout all shifts.

Use PPE provided when necessary

2. Health and Medical

Ensure individuals health and medical needs are accurately attended to in a timely fashion including personal care where needed and that all medication is properly administered and recorded.

Recognize and report concerns of abuse or neglect.

Provide emotional support for members as .

Ensure meals and snacks are varied attractive nutritionally and calorically adequate for the dietary and medical requirements of each member as recommended in the current Canadian Dietary Standard.

3. Person Centred Plans

Be involved in implementing individual plans.

Communicate necessary information observations and concerns with the Director.

Provide individuals with support by gathering information on an individuals goals and desired outcomes.

4. Individual Personal Development

Encourage and assist each individual to participate in daily activities in their program and community environments including reinforcing all expectations.

Ensure that the environment of the program is supportive nurturing and encourages a high degree of member involvement including decision making.

Role model appropriate behaviour and attitude supporting growth and promoting independence for the members.

5. Public Relations and Communication

Develop opportunities for relationships with families and the community and assist individuals to

develop positive social interactions.

Ensure all contact with others is courteous and professional.

Treat all members and other staff with respect and dignity at all times.

6. Program Development

Collaboratively create manage and facilitate appropriate individual and group activities special events and spiritual care programs according to member interest skill and ability levels.

Promote social interaction and personal development.

Ensure all necessary components and any required documentation is completed for assigned activities.

Participate in ongoing program assessment review and evaluation of all programs.

7. Other Duties as Required

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal:

Community Venture personnel from senior management to front line

External:

External community contacts

Member family and care provider supports

Pre-vocational and volunteer agency contacts

Community Living disABILITY Services personnel

Education and health professional resources

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports directly to: Day Service Team Leader

Direct reports for this position: Responsible for their own time and effort only

Participate in staff meetings and training opportunities.

Be familiar with agency policy and procedures and implement into daily tasks.

As required and applicable make suggestions that will improve efficiency working conditions or procedures to management.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

Responsible for the wise use of member and program resources.

May be authorized to spend disburse or collect small amounts of cash.

Maintain complete records of financial transactions as per agency policies.

Assist in the completion of inventory as requested.

Responsible for the completion and secure storage of records and documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures and the Department of Families requirements.

Record and report activities behaviours and any incidents which occur during the shift.

Ensure facility is kept in accordance with agency policies and procedures and the Department of Families requirements.

Perform necessary housekeeping duties and report any maintenance issues as they arise.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The incumbents typical work environment is a day program facility with significant amounts of

work accompanying members in the community.

Hours/Days of work Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (8 hours) paid meal break included

Day Service Assistant Facilitators are not permitted to work alone administer medication or operate a vehicle in the performance of their duties

Working conditions may include dealing with verbal abuse and angry and/or abusive people.

The incumbent may be initially assigned to one location but may be transferred or redeployed to another location as needed including adjustments to their designated start location.

Overnight or out-of-town business travel is not typically expected.

Moderate exposure to hazards: domestic cleaning supplies; handling of waste (garbage) bodily fluids/wastes sharp objects dirt/dust/odor hot equipment (ovens stoves etc.).

Minor to moderate exposure to hazards: physical attack from members

Minor exposure to hazards: infectious diseases toxic chemicals scabies lice and/or bed bugs emergency response situations (fire bomb threat etc.) and other potentially dangerous situations

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

The successful job applicant will have completed high school grade 12 or the equivalent

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable

Certified Winnipeg Police or RCMP Criminal record check including Vulnerable Sector completed

Province of Manitoba Child Abuse Registry Check

Province of Manitoba Adult Abuse Registry Check

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Suitable candidates may be hired without previous experience; however prior related experience will be considered an asset on hiring.

Skills and Capabilities

Occasional to moderate amount of keyboarding/manual record keeping

Occasional to moderate amounts of physical care (including manual or assisted transfers)

Moderate lifting/packing of member belongings or program supplies

Frequent standing sitting walking & reaching

Moderate amount of light housekeeping and property maintenance

Occasional use of physical behaviour intervention techniques

Attentive listening & observation of body language

Continuously monitoring the environment

Basic reading writing arithmetic and computer skills

Significant memory & concentration

Significant reasoning & judgment

Ability to understand members needs

Frequent multi-tasking

Moderate to significant creativity and imagination

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent team and interpersonal skills

Fluent spoken and written English

Able to handle the physical demands which include lifting/carrying of items up to 40 pounds.

The Salvation Army (TSA) can provide accommodation upon request to all employees when working conditions can be adjusted without causing undue hardship to the ministry unit.

Starting wage: $16.00

This position qualifies under the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Candidates hired will need to complete the Employee Consent form or the Employer Employee Declaration form.

To be eligible for this position all applicants must:

Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period

Be a Canadian citizen permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and

Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Interview process will include a short on-site working interview as well as a formal interview possibly on separate dates.