Community & Social Service Worker (Canada Summer Jobs)
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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:
Position Purpose summary:
The Transitional Employment Program (TEP) is a vocational rehabilitation program for people with a mental illness. The focus of the program is to prepare individuals for competitive employment by providing them with work skills training and support. The Community Support Worker encourages and empowers the people we support towards meaningful contributions to society and to sustain good mental health and emotional well-being.
Accountabilities:
Service
- Provide on the job training and support to individuals in order to develop skills and proficiency in specific general labour jobs (Office Cleaning Custodian and Janitorial work Landscaping and Gardening Painting Window Cleaning Vending Moving Event set up and Clean up; Carpet Cleaning)
- Establish and maintain appropriate helping relationships with individuals and customers modeling effective/efficient behaviour and demonstrating acceptable professional behaviour
- Be aware of all aspects of workplace safety and cleanliness
- Provide maintenance of program machines / equipment as required
- Provide job coaching / role modelling TEP work opportunities
- Comfortable with physical tasks like bending / twisting / walking / lifting heavy weight and extensive driving between different work sites
- Other Duties as Assigned
Perform other related duties as required.
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
Governance Boards and Councils:
- None
MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:
- Reports to the Program Supervisor
- No direct reports
FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
- No expenditure authority
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- 35 hours per week Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm for a duration of 8 weeks
- Exposure to dirt bodily fluids bodily waste
- Noise
- Dealing with angry and abusive people
- Other dangerous situations
- Handling garbage
- Verbal abuse
- Odours
- Physical attacks by others (i.e. being attacked by a resident)
- Exposure to infectious diseases
- Sharp objects
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position
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 experience Qualifications certifications skills:
Education Qualifications and Certifications:
- Currently pursuing a related education in post-secondary studies (Social Services Human Services or Developmental Service Worker).
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Counselling experience in mental health developmental challenges and /or addictions is an asset
- Demonstrated documentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
- Training and experience in rehabilitation is an asset
- Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of safe operation of machinery and equipment associated with the labour contracts of TEP
- Strong organizational skills and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal oral/written communication skills
- Proficient computer skills needed in Microsoft Office and email programs
- Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and remotely out in the community
- Valid Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR Level C
- Ability to achieve Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certificate upon hire
- It is an expectation of the role to be certified in Standard First Aid/ CPR and NCI and use it in practice on a regular basis
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position
- A clear vulnerable sector screening completed no less than 2 months prior to date of hire
- Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the agency
Experience and Knowledge Requirements:
- Experience working with people with mental health challengesand preferably working with individuals who have a dual diagnosis of mental health challenges and developmental disabilities
- Strong counselling/de-escalation skills is an asset
- Experience in a Social Services Agency is an asset
- Training
- Understanding and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army
Skills and Capabilities:
- Computer skills including MS Office (Access Excel Word etc.) internet research invoices and email
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills leadership skills and a collaborative team approach to create a working climate that is positive and mutually supportive
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to a fast-changing environment
- Strong organizational skills time management skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of safe operation of machinery and equipment
- The ability to maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information is mandatory
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to treat others with respect dignity and tact as well as the ability to care for people with differing abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Demonstrates relevant understanding of and compliance with legislative knowledge of the Employment Standards Act Human Rights Act collective agreement and other applicable legislation as required
- Supports the Vision Mission and Values of The Salvation Army Broadview Village
- Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $17.61 to $22.01 with a maximum of $26.41.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
Full-Time
