Correctional Worker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory • Kitchener, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

New Directions Community Residential Facility (CRF) provides residential support to adult male offenders who are conditionally released to the community. The CWII supports the mission of The Salvation Army through positive interactions with clients by fulfilling main reception duties.

Requirements

• Completion of Secondary School Diploma
• Post-secondary studies in Social Services
• Current First Aid/CPR certification
• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and entering information into logs
• Receiving incoming calls
• Communicating conditions of release and CRF guidelines to clients
• Observing and monitoring client behavior
• Monitoring security of the facility with the use of security cameras
• Conducting bed checks and wellness checks of clients
• Documenting and reporting occurrences to management and CSC
• Preparing and maintaining documentation for client files
• Creating, maintaining, and securing the safeguarding of protected information
• Preparing documentation in compliance with H&S procedures
• Entering 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