Correctional Worker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory • Kitchener, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Completion of Secondary School Diploma
• Post-secondary studies in Social Services
• Current First Aid/CPR certification
• Provide an original copy of a Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion
• Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance through Correctional Service Canada required
• Minimum of one year of prior related experience in criminal justice or social services
• Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• 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.
• Strong oral communication Skills
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Experience/working knowledge in word processing/spreadsheet use

Nice To Haves

• Non-violent Crisis Intervention training or conflict management an asset

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and entering information into logs
• Receives incoming calls
• Communicate conditions of release and CRF guidelines to clients
• To observe and monitor client behaviour
• Monitor security of the facility with the use of security cameras
• To conduct bed checks and wellness checks of clients
• Documenting and reporting occurrences to management and CSC
• To prepare and maintain documentation for client files
• To create, maintain and secure the safeguarding of protected information
• To prepare documentation in compliance with H&S procedures
• Enter materials management requirements for this position.

Benefits

• health and dental benefits
• paid vacation and sick time
• RRSP’s

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees