Day Program Facilitator

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Winnipeg, MB

3d•CA$18 - CA$23•Hybrid

About The Position

The Day Service Facilitator works together with the staff team to develop and implement appropriate recreational, social, and educational programming which incorporates the needs, interests and preferences of the members through individual or group activities. The incumbent will be required to provide emotional and physical support along with crisis intervention as needed.

Requirements

Completed high school, grade 12 or the equivalent
Valid Manitoba Class 5F driver license is required
Certified Winnipeg Police or RCMP Criminal record check including Vulnerable Sector completed
Province of Manitoba Child Abuse Registry check
Province of Manitoba Adult Abuse Registry check
Occasional to moderate amount of keyboarding/manual record keeping
Occasional to moderate amounts of physical care (including manual or assisted transfers)
Moderate lifting/packing of member belongings or program supplies
Frequent standing, sitting, walking, & reaching
Moderate amount of light housekeeping and property maintenance
Occasional use of physical behaviour intervention techniques
Attentive listening & observation of body language
Continuously monitoring the environment
Basic reading, writing, arithmetic, and computer skills
Significant memory & concentration
Significant reasoning & judgment
Ability to understand members’ needs
Frequent multi-tasking
Moderate to significant creativity and imagination
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent team and interpersonal skills
Fluent spoken and written English
Able to handle the physical demands, which include lifting/carrying of items up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable
Prior related experience will be considered an asset on hiring.

Responsibilities

Ensure that members and staff work in a safe environment.
Ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations are being adhered to by all, including but not limited to, emergency evacuation procedures, vehicle usage, transportation of members, working alone, food, medications and equipment, storage and maintenance.
Answer door and telephone during shift using proper precautions.
Provide crisis intervention for members as required.
Ensure an active watch over both the members and the facility through the course of regular duties.
Understand and promote members’ rights and responsibilities.
Provide transportation to and from various locations while demonstrating safe driving skills.
Follow all traffic laws while driving defensively to ensure safety.
Report concerns promptly to Director as needed.
Ensure proper lifting, twisting and reaching techniques are used during job performance.
Remain alert and awake at all times, throughout all shifts.
Use PPE provided when necessary
Ensure individual’s health and medical needs are accurately attended to in a timely fashion including personal care where needed, and that all medication is properly administered and recorded.
Recognize and report concerns of abuse or neglect.
Provide emotional support for members as required.
Ensure meals and snacks are varied, attractive, nutritionally, and calorically adequate for the dietary and medical requirements of each member as recommended in the current Canadian Dietary Standard.
Be involved in implementing individual plans.
Communicate necessary information, observations and concerns with the Director.
Provide individuals with support by gathering information on an individual’s goals and desired outcomes.
Encourage and assist each individual to participate in daily activities in their program and community environments including reinforcing all expectations.
Ensure that the environment of the program is supportive, nurturing, and encourages a high degree of member involvement including decision making.
Role model appropriate behaviour and attitude supporting growth and promoting independence for the members.
Develop opportunities for relationships with families and the community and assist individuals’ to develop positive social interactions.
Ensure all contact with others is courteous and professional.
Treat all members and other staff with respect and dignity at all times.
Collaboratively create, manage and facilitate appropriate individual and group activities, special events and spiritual care programs according to member interest, skill and ability levels.
Promote social interaction and personal development.
Ensure all necessary components and any required documentation is completed for assigned activities.
Participate in ongoing program assessment, review and evaluation of all programs.
Responsible for the wise use of member and program resources.
May be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash.
Maintain complete records of financial transactions as per agency policies.
Assist in the completion of inventory as requested.
Responsible for the completion and secure storage of records and documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures, and the Department of Families’ requirements.
Record and report activities, behaviours, and any incidents which occur during the shift.
Keep accurate documentation as to program vehicle usage and maintenance.
Ensure facility is kept in accordance with agency policies and procedures and the Department of Families’ requirements.
Perform necessary housekeeping duties and report any maintenance issues as they arise.