Day Program Instructor with Caseload

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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:

Job Description DPI Day Program Instructor
JOB/RESPONSIBILITY DESCRIPTION
Day Program Instructor
Statement of Purpose: To provide teaching and support to Broadview Village Enrichment Program
participants within the program philosophy
Accountable to:

1) BVEP Supervisor
2) Day program Manager
Indirectly to the Team Leader/ Counsellor in Charge
Indirectly accountable to the people we support the BVEP Team the organization
This is a unionized position

Qualifications: For Full Time Day Program With Caseload instructor:
1) Completed Developmental Services Worker diploma or other degree/diploma
related to human services
2) Experience working with people who have developmental disabilities
3) Valid Standard First Aid certificate (including CPR)
4) Training and/or experience in medication administration
5) Training and/or experience in personal care (assisting with G-tube feeding
continence devices)
6) Training and/or experience in supporting individuals through ambulates
mobilizers transfers
7) Computer skills (Microsoft word publisher excel internet)
8) Experience in individual program planning
9) Experience in community outreach
10) Teaching skills (demonstrated ability to implement various teaching
approaches and group instructor skills)
11) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certificate and Behaviour Management skills
12) Drivers license is an asset
13) Competency in swimming an asset

For Full-time Part Time & Relief Day Program Instructor
1) Completed or partial Developmental Services Worker diploma or
other degree/diploma related to human services
2) Experience working with people who have developmental disabilities
3) Valid Standard First Aid Certificate (including CPR)
4) Training and/or experience in medication administration or obtain within
probationary period
5) Training and/or experience in personal care (facilitating G-tube feeding
continence devices)
6) Training and/or experience in supporting individuals through ambulates
mobilizers transfers
7) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certificate and Behavior Management skills
8) Computer skills (Microsoft word excel internet)
9) Teaching skills an asset
10) Drivers license is an asset
11) Competency in swimming an asset

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Act as a role model for all participants as reflected by appearance behaviour and attitude
2) Perform caseload responsibilities as assigned
3) Provide support to participants personal development as decided through individual support planning
4) Know and respond to the safety and health care of participants
5) Provide teaching and support to Enrichment Program participants
6) Document and maintain records as required
7) Provide ideas and feedback on program content
8) Participate in monthly planning and share responsibility of preparing monthly program calendar as assigned
9) Participate in PA days as assigned
10) Ensure learning opportunities are provided using agency and community resources
11) Follow and promote the agency and program goals and philosophies

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Maintain effective communication
2) Participate in Providing orientation and support to family members volunteers and new staff
3) Provide support and guidance to co-workers placement students and/or volunteers and agency staff (i.e. Dorvict)
4) Represent BVEP participants and staff on committees and at other meetings as delegated
5) Attend and participate in meetings and staff development training as assigned

WORKPLACE FACILITY ORGANIZATION
1) Adherence to individual food lists and restrictions and Lunch time protocols
2) Ensure the general BVEP facility appearance is clean and tidy before the shift is completed
3) Account for use of monies TTC tokens household supplies etc.
4) Complete daily clean up and maintenance routines as required (i.e. dishes washrooms floors disinfecting toys teaching items cleaning art supplies laundry and stocking shelves etc.)

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations
2) Adhere to agencys Health & Safety Policies and program
3) Complete daily walkthroughs/inspections of site as assigned
4) Report/Complete and forward maintenance requisition forms to Program Supervisor
5) Report accidents/injuries/workplace hazards in a timely manner
6) Responsible of agencys vehicles equipment and property
7) Follow the principles of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention philosophy

NOTE: The position of day program instructor may also encompass the designation(s) of Counselor-In-Charge (CIC) and/or FT Day Program Instructor with Caseload as described on the following pages

COUNSELLOR IN CHARGE (Usually assigned to FT staff only)
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
The role of the C.I.C. is to oversee the program needs in the absence of the Program Supervisor/Manager

SHIFT RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Direct delegate coordinate organize and ensure the completion of shift responsibilities
2) Ensure relevant information is communicated
3) Ensure adequate staff coverage to meet the needs of the program. In the event of staffing shortage C.I.C. is responsible for the coverage of the succeeding shift until back up staff can arrive.
4) Ensure shift reports and program data are completed.
5) Ensure incident reports are completed and forwarded to Program Supervisor/Manager
6) Ensure emergency procedures are followed
7) Ensure that medications Policies and Procedures are followed


HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations
2) Adhere to the agencys Health & Safety policies and procedures
3) Ensure the completion of daily walkthroughs/inspections of site
4) Report accidents/injuries/workplace hazards in a timely manner

CASELOAD ASSIGNMENT (FT w/ caseload only)

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
Full time day program instructors will assume the following responsibilities for assigned caseload:
A Attendance and participation in all program meetings as assigned
i. Team Meetings
ii. Admission/Transfer/Discharge meetings
iii. Annual open house
iv. Program Review Meetings / PA Days
v. Consultations with other professionals
vi. Other meetings as arranged
B Completion and presentation of information for program related meetings
i. Assessments
ii. Monthly progress reports
iii. Reports applications and consents as required
iv. Other documentations as required
C Development implementation and evaluation of the Individual Support Plan (ISP) in consultation with the participant Day Program Manager and other members of the ISP Planning Team.
D Ensure the following for assigned caseload
i. Support and/or coordination of day activities
ii. Relationships with family peers friends volunteers and others
iii. Support and or coordination of outreach and vocational opportunities
iv. Representation/advocacy for monthly planning (ie. Calendar of events)

The above responsibilities are to be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner exemplifying the employee Code of Conduct.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED: The performance of the job requires bending/twisting/lifting; considerable walking; standing; writing; computer work; and light housekeeping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The incumbents work environment is typically in a day program/classroom type facility.
The incumbent works under generally agreeable conditions with the following exceptions:
Exposure to dirt bodily fluids bodily waste
Noise
Dealing with angry and abusive people
Verbal abuse
Handling garbage
Odours

EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS: The incumbent may be exposed to risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to the following:
Physical attacks by others (i.e. being attacked by a participant)
Exposure to infectious diseases
Exposure to toxic chemicals
Exposure to bodily fluids
Sharp objects
Other dangerous situations

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to Health and Safety rules):
Universal Precautions
WHMIS Training
First Aid certification
Police/Criminal Reference Check Vulnerable Sector Screening
Nonviolent crisis intervention training

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Compensation:

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.