Life Skills Coach

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 Life Skills Counsellor provides support to program participants within established policies and procedures including: Employment Standards Collective Agreements payroll procedures Salvation Army Accreditation and Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act 2008 (SIPDDA).

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Service
Establish and maintain purposeful effective and appropriate professional counselling relationships
Provide crisis intervention supportive counselling and advocacy when
required
Receiving input from the members to plan activities groups and outings
Being responsible for facilitating and supervising activities such as games cooking arts and crafts and sports
Encouraging active participation of the membership by participating alongside members
Being responsible for outreach to potential members and current members to encourage participation
Instruct and supervise clients in performing work activities on assigned assembly lines within the workshop / workfloor
Assign clients to work activities based on the production need and on their individual functioning level
Ensure Quality and production on the assembly lines as well as completion of projects on the work floor
Ensure the appropriate safety procedures are followed at all times and to assist with all aspects of workplace safety and cleanliness
Responsible for supervision of the Workfloor on assigned shifts and to fulfill duties as back-up when another staff is absent
Demonstrate acceptable professional behaviour as outlined in the policies and procedures of the Agency and in the Social Work Code of Ethics
Organizational
Be involved the Social Recreation Club and the Food Preparation Training Program grocery shopping food delivery for Meals that Heal Program
Ensure Client work activity on assigned lines meets customer specifications
Participate and hold membership in committees and meetings as required
Participate constructively and energetically as a responsible team member
Be responsible for professional self-development maintain up to date mandatory training record
Have knowledge of Agency philosophy policy and procedures and to ensure these are upheld

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 or Addictions field is an asset
Life Skills Coaching Certificate preferred
Ability to model desirable work behaviours
Demonstrated documentation skills
Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the agency

Experience and Knowledge Requirements:
Experience working with people with mental health challenges and 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 associated with the movement of goods in a warehouse setting
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
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
Valid drivers license an asset and clean drivers abstract required
Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the agency
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:

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.