Day Service Assistant Facilitator

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Winnipeg, MB

2d•CA$16 - CA$24•Hybrid

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a Day Service Assistant Facilitator to ensure members and staff work in a safe environment, provide crisis intervention, attend to health and medical needs, implement individual plans, encourage personal development, and develop relationships with families and the community. This role involves facilitating activities, promoting social interaction, and maintaining records. The position operates within a day program facility and may involve community work, with hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role requires adherence to The Salvation Army's Mission, Vision, and Values, and involves potential exposure to various hazards.

Requirements

Completed high school, grade 12 or the equivalent.
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

Prior related experience will be considered an asset on hiring.

Responsibilities

Ensure members and staff work in a safe environment and comply with all safety rules and regulations.
Provide crisis intervention for members as required.
Ensure an active watch over both the members and the facility.
Understand and promote members’ rights and responsibilities.
Report concerns promptly to Team Leader/Director of Day Services.
Ensure individual’s health and medical needs are accurately attended to and 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.
Be involved in implementing individual plans.
Communicate necessary information, observations and concerns with the Coordinator.
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.
Ensure that the environment of the program is supportive, nurturing, and encourages a high degree of member involvement.
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.
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.
Record and report activities, behaviours, and any incidents which occur during the shift.
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.