Day Program Instructor with Caseload

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory • Broadview, IL

1d • $27 - $29 • 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. Job Description: Day Program Instructor Statement of Purpose: To provide teaching and support to Broadview Village Enrichment Program participants within the program philosophy Qualifications: For Full Time Day Program With Caseload instructor: 1) Completed Developmental Services Worker diploma or other degree/diploma related to human services 2) Experience working with people who have developmental disabilities 3) Valid Standard First Aid certificate (including CPR) 4) Training and/or experience in medication administration 5) Training and/or experience in personal care (assisting with G-tube feeding, continence devices…) 6) Training and/or experience in supporting individuals through ambulates, mobilizers, transfers 7) Computer skills (Microsoft word, publisher, excel, internet) 8) Experience in individual program planning 9) Experience in community outreach 10) Teaching skills (demonstrated ability to implement various teaching approaches and group instructor skills) 11) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certificate and Behaviour Management skills 12) Driver’s license is an asset 13) Competency in swimming an asset PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Act as a role model for all participants as reflected by appearance, behaviour and attitude 2) Perform caseload responsibilities as assigned 3) Provide support to participant’s personal development as decided through individual support planning 4) Know and respond to the safety and health care of participants 5) Provide teaching and support to Enrichment Program participants 6) Document and maintain records as required 7) Provide ideas and feedback on program content 8) Participate in monthly planning and share responsibility of preparing monthly program calendar as assigned 9) Participate in PA days as assigned 10) Ensure learning opportunities are provided using agency and community resources 11) Follow and promote the agency and program goals and philosophies WORKPLACE, FACILITY ORGANIZATION 1) Adherence to individual food lists and restrictions and Lunch time protocols 2) Ensure the general BVEP facility appearance is clean and tidy before the shift is completed 3) Account for use of monies, TTC tokens, household supplies, etc. 4) Complete daily clean up and maintenance routines as required (i.e. dishes, washrooms, floors, disinfecting toys teaching items, cleaning art supplies, laundry and stocking shelves, etc.) NOTE: The position of day program instructor may also encompass the designation(s) of Counselor-In-Charge (CIC) and/or FT Day Program Instructor with Caseload, as described on the following pages COUNSELLOR IN CHARGE (Usually assigned to FT staff only) STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The role of the C.I.C. is to oversee the program needs in the absence of the Program Supervisor/Manager SHIFT RESPONSIBILITIES 1) Direct, delegate, coordinate, organize and ensure the completion of shift responsibilities 2) Ensure relevant information is communicated 3) Ensure adequate staff coverage to meet the needs of the program. In the event of staffing shortage, C.I.C. is responsible for the coverage of the succeeding shift until back up staff can arrive. 4) Ensure shift reports and program data are completed. 5) Ensure incident reports are completed and forwarded to Program Supervisor/Manager 6) Ensure emergency procedures are followed 7) Ensure that medications Policies and Procedures are followed CASELOAD ASSIGNMENT (FT w/ caseload only) STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Full time day program instructors will assume the following responsibilities for assigned caseload: A Attendance and participation in all program meetings as assigned i. Team Meetings ii. Admission/Transfer/Discharge meetings iii. Annual open house iv. Program Review Meetings / PA Days v. Consultations with other professionals vi. Other meetings as arranged B Completion and presentation of information for program related meetings i. Assessments ii. Monthly progress reports iii. Reports, applications and consents as required iv. Other documentations as required C Development, implementation and evaluation of the Individual Support Plan (ISP) in consultation with the participant, Day Program Manager and other members of the ISP Planning Team. D Ensure the following for assigned caseload i. Support and/or coordination of day activities ii. Relationships with family, peers, friends, volunteers and others iii. Support and or coordination of outreach and vocational opportunities iv. Representation/advocacy for monthly planning (ie. Calendar of events) The above responsibilities are to be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying the employee Code of Conduct. PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED: The performance of the job requires bending/twisting/lifting; considerable walking; standing; writing; computer work; and light housekeeping. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The incumbent’s work environment is typically in a day program/classroom type facility. The incumbent works under generally agreeable conditions, with the following exceptions: ▪ Exposure to dirt, bodily fluids, bodily waste ▪ Noise ▪ Dealing with angry and abusive people ▪ Verbal abuse ▪ Handling garbage ▪ Odours EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS: The incumbent may be exposed to risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to the following: ▪ Physical attacks by others (i.e., being attacked by a participant) ▪ Exposure to infectious diseases ▪ Exposure to toxic chemicals ▪ Exposure to bodily fluids ▪ Sharp objects ▪ Other dangerous situations PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to Health and Safety rules): ▪Universal Precautions ▪WHMIS Training ▪First Aid certification ▪Police/Criminal Reference Check –Vulnerable Sector Screening ▪Nonviolent crisis intervention training Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Main location is 150 Railside Rd, occasionally may work at 1132 Broadview Ave. - to meet program needs Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $27.09 to $28.11 with a maximum of $29.13. 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 [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you. Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.

Requirements

• Completed Developmental Services Worker diploma or other degree/diploma related to human services
• Experience working with people who have developmental disabilities
• Valid Standard First Aid certificate (including CPR)
• Training and/or experience in medication administration
• Training and/or experience in personal care (assisting with G-tube feeding, continence devices…)
• Training and/or experience in supporting individuals through ambulates, mobilizers, transfers
• Computer skills (Microsoft word, publisher, excel, internet)
• Experience in individual program planning
• Experience in community outreach
• Teaching skills (demonstrated ability to implement various teaching approaches and group instructor skills)
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certificate and Behaviour Management skills

Nice To Haves

• Driver’s license is an asset
• Competency in swimming an asset

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for all participants as reflected by appearance, behaviour and attitude
• Perform caseload responsibilities as assigned
• Provide support to participant’s personal development as decided through individual support planning
• Know and respond to the safety and health care of participants
• Provide teaching and support to Enrichment Program participants
• Document and maintain records as required
• Provide ideas and feedback on program content
• Participate in monthly planning and share responsibility of preparing monthly program calendar as assigned
• Participate in PA days as assigned
• Ensure learning opportunities are provided using agency and community resources
• Follow and promote the agency and program goals and philosophies
• Adherence to individual food lists and restrictions and Lunch time protocols
• Ensure the general BVEP facility appearance is clean and tidy before the shift is completed
• Account for use of monies, TTC tokens, household supplies, etc.
• Complete daily clean up and maintenance routines as required (i.e. dishes, washrooms, floors, disinfecting toys teaching items, cleaning art supplies, laundry and stocking shelves, etc.)
• Direct, delegate, coordinate, organize and ensure the completion of shift responsibilities
• Ensure relevant information is communicated
• Ensure adequate staff coverage to meet the needs of the program. In the event of staffing shortage, C.I.C. is responsible for the coverage of the succeeding shift until back up staff can arrive.
• Ensure shift reports and program data are completed.
• Ensure incident reports are completed and forwarded to Program Supervisor/Manager
• Ensure emergency procedures are followed
• Ensure that medications Policies and Procedures are followed
• Attendance and participation in all program meetings as assigned
• Completion and presentation of information for program related meetings
• Development, implementation and evaluation of the Individual Support Plan (ISP) in consultation with the participant, Day Program Manager and other members of the ISP Planning Team.
• Ensure the following for assigned caseload

Benefits

• health and dental benefits
• paid vacation and sick time
• RRSP’s
• potential to experience flexibility at work
• expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree