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Job Description
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:
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Client Care:
- Actively supervise residents in the facility and in the community as in a lawful safe and expedient manner.
- Monitor the activities of the clients and maintain availability for personal practical and moral support.
- Participate in development and implementation of case plans
- Report to Caseworker client progress changes and/or regression in the clients status.
- Complete duties reports and logs as per shift description.
- Deal with interpersonal relationships within Cuthbert House in a therapeutic manner.
- Challenge and address criminal conduct and thinking.
- Assist clients to address their criminogenic issues as required.
- Refer clients to outside resources and counseling when needed.
- Follow policies and procedures of Cuthbert House The Salvation Army and the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services.
& Safety:
- Assume delegated responsibility for the facility when assigned.
- Deal with serious incidents and crisis in a safe and therapeutic manner.
- Communicate and enforce facility rules while maintaining discipline and safety.
- Supervise the delivery of medication and ensure residents are provided with appropriate medical attention as required.
- Maintain a high level of client care and complete duties in the facility such as housekeeping serving meals etc.
- Participate as an active member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:
- Reports directly to: Director. The Senior Case Manager functions as a team lead providing direction on tasks and support to this position.
- Direct reports for this position: None.
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:
- Completion of a formal post-secondary/college diploma program of 2 academic years in Social Service Work Corrections and/or Childcare.
- Drivers licensed
- Protected B clearance
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
- More than 1 year of prior related experience in in the Corrections field.
- Experience working with youth is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other data management software
- Fluency in the French language preferred.
- Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Skills and Capabilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills - clear and simple to understand
- Able to proactively recognize potential risks and issues respond with solutions.
- Attention to detail problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $23.28 to $29.10 with a maximum of $34.92.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 if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Employment Type
Part-Time
