CRF Support Worker
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Vancouver, BC
•CA$25 - CA$26•Onsite
About The Position
This is an On Call Casual Position. The purpose of this role is to ensure that proper supervision and support is given to each CSC client as required by The Salvation Army, The Correctional Service of Canada and funding policies and procedures. The CRF Support Worker tasks will be directly supervised by the Manager, Community Resource Facility.
Requirements
- Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to applicants enrolled in Criminology or related courses (first year) towards a diploma from a recognized college or university
- Good communication skills
- Current First Aid/CPR or willingness to be trained
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, or willingness to be trained
- Preference will be given to applicants with a correctional or social service background, or related experience.
Responsibilities
- Enforce house rules to residents
- Assist in the logging in and out of CSC clients; spot-check residents whereabouts when appropriate or required, and communicate the results in the logbook
- Perform bed checks and security rounds, and document this in the CSC Duty Log and communicate regularly with the CRF Manager, Caseworkers and Parole Officers on client concerns
- Pack and inventory client effects
- Assist with properly storing and recording client medications
- Contact the RDO when necessary, and document situation and circumstances in the CSC Duty Log
- Fill out UAL form & fax to VPD when necessary
- Distribute meal tickets to residents, as per current procedure
- Maintain confidential (Protected "B") resident documentation; sharing information only as it is required to ensure the safety of staff and other residents
- Properly file all CSC documents in a secure location
- Establish good working relationships with Parole Officers, CRF staff, police and other personnel working within the Correctional field
- Intake new clients, in the event of Caseworker absence
- Prepare blank intake document packages
- Attend, as required, case conferences
- Assist in conducting room searches as necessary
- Provide, as necessary, "wake up calls" for clients
- Assist with distributing funds when necessary
- Perform other relevant duties as required by the Manager, Community Resource Facility
- Demonstrate compassion in the administration of policies and procedures and support, where and when possible, the efforts of all residents and co-workers
- Ensure interactions with all peoples are respectful, honest, and caring
- Take appropriate corrective action and report conditions which may negatively impact the facility's fundamental values or physical assets
- Develop professionally through workshops and conferences
- Discharge responsibilities in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct
Benefits
- health and dental benefits
- paid vacation and sick time
- RRSP’s
- potential to experience flexibility at work
- opportunities to expand skills and advance careers
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
