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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. Resident Care and Support:

Actively supervises residents in the facility and in the community as required in a lawful, safe, and expedient manner.

Monitors the activities of the youth and maintains availability for personal, practical and moral support.

Develops and maintains a strong therapeutic relationship with youth that facilitates effective

intervention.

Plans, implements, monitors, and participates in group activities, including life-skills training modules and social recreational programming.

Engages in all aspects of programming including sports and recreational activities (eg. Swimming, basketball, soccer, hiking, cleaning, crafts, etc.)

Utilizes the environment (milieu) in assessing, teaching, and supporting residents around issues such as problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Adopts age-appropriate "parental role" with the youth in the areas of basic daily living skills and routines, a supportive and encouraging attitude, and proper limit setting.

Participates in development and implementation of case plans.

Reports to Caseworker client progress, changes and/or regression in the client's status.

Completes duties, reports, and logs as per shift description.

Deals with interpersonal relationships within Gemma House in a therapeutic manner.

Refers clients to outside resources and counseling when needed.

Encourages residents to develop family and community-based support networks, which may continue to be accessed upon discharge from Gemma House.

Follows policies and procedures of Gemma House, The Salvation Army and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

2. Meal Preparation

Actively engages the youth in learning cooking skills, menu planning and life-skills needed to provide for themselves when they become independent.

May work with youth who are not in school because of sickness, waiting to be enrolled or suspended.

Works with Youth by establishing specific goals, and assisting youth in achieving the specific goals.

Ensures safe food handling during each shift.

3. Health & Safety:

Maintains the safety and security needs of the residents through engagement, supervision, and monitoring.

Deals with serious incidents and crisis in a safe and therapeutic manner. Communicate and enforce facility rules while maintaining discipline and safety.

Administers medication and ensures residents are provided with appropriate medical attention as required.

Maintains a high level of client care and complete duties in the facility such as supervision, therapeutic interactions, housekeeping, preparing, and serving meals at times, cleanliness of vehicles, etc.

Can Participate as an active member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee.

4. Communication and Reporting:

Completes all documentation in regard to client safety, incident reports, fire safety and other serious incidents.

Documents daily events, progress towards goals, and any significant occurrences.

Maintains strictest confidentiality regarding the residents, their issues, and their concerns.

5. Team Participation

Participates in all team meetings.

Presents concerns, questions, and issues in prescribed forums

Works co-operatively as a team member and provides a coordinated and consistent approach to residents.

Participates as required in the evaluation and goal-setting processes of the organization.

Other related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal:

Program Director

Case Management Supervisor - Gemma House

Residents

Staff

External:

Ministry of Social Services

Community Partners

Schools, Health Professionals

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work setting is at Gemma House, which is a Residential group home.

Regular travel to and from scheduled and unscheduled appointments (30% travel). Travel with youth to participate in programming.

Some unscheduled overtime maybe associated with this position.

Works rotational shifts.

The incumbent will/may work under the following disagreeable conditions:

o Dealing with angry and highly emotional residents and their families. May encounter verbal abuse.

o May be required to perform emergency physical restraints on residents who present a risk of harm to themselves or others.

o May involve bending, stretching, reaching, and climbing

o Minimal opportunities for rest breaks may occur during the shift.

o Driving program van/vehicle under stressful and less than ideal circumstances.

o May involve sitting, standing, walking for long periods of time.

o Exposure to both hot and cold outdoor environments when doing programming with youth.

o Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

Completion of a formal post-secondary/college diploma program of 2 academic years in Social Service Work, and/or Childcare

CPR First Aid (C)Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate or willingness to obtain

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Certificate - training will be provided if necessary

Current Drivers license and driving abstract

- Police Check including Vulnerable Sector check required

ASIST

Food Safe Level 1, Level 2 would be an asset

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

More than 1 year of prior related experience in a residential setting working with marginalized clientele.

Experience working with youth is preferred.

Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, internet, and keyboarding.

Demonstrated understanding of the Behavior Based Model.

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 sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.

Strong understanding of professional boundaries when working with a vulnerable population.

Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills - clear and simple to understand.

Able to proactively recognize potential risks, conflicts, and issues, respond with solutions and coaching.

Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.

Patience and ability to deescalate situations.

Ability to coach and provide constructive feedback.

Ability to make decisions within established framework while understanding the impact decisions will have on programming as well as programs around them.

Ability and willingness to respect, promote, and support the mission, vision, and values of TSA and develop an understanding of the purpose of the Salvation Army in Canada and its implication as related to position responsibilities.

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal and motivational skills.

Attentive listening skills for the purpose of supervision, coaching, and conflict resolution.

Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deal with internal and external contacts at all levels of the organization in a professional manner.

Ability to develop and maintain a team environment; work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be reliable and operate in an environment of accountability.

Understands the dynamics of resident's behavior with the ability to assess their needs and risks

Ability to demonstrate understanding of and empathy toward cultural differences.

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 Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.