Justice Direct Support Worker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Saskatoon, SK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Motivated by God's love, The Salvation Army CRF is dedicated to nurturing a safe, compassionate, healthy and respectful community. Crossroads New Frontiers Correctional Services Canada Community Residential Facility (CRF) Unit is dedicated to providing a safe, stable and positive residential setting for men coming out of the federal prison system, respecting cultural and religious diversity.

Requirements

Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of two academic years, preferably in Corrections, addictions, social justice.
Able to obtain clearance of protected B information with Correctional Services Canada (This is mandatory).
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate or willingness to obtain.
Narcan/Naloxone Training or willingness to obtain.
Trauma informed care training or willingness to obtain
De-escalation training or willingness to obtain.
First Aid/CPR.
Mental Health First Aid.
Minimum one year experience in a setting working with Provincial or federal clientele.
Experience working within the field of Mental Health and Addictions is a strong asset.
Experience in addictions, social science or justice is a strong asset.
Demonstrated understanding of the Behaviour Based Model.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
Basic knowledge of addictions and recovery program.
Awareness of Indigenous culture.
Must be willing and able to pass Government of Canada CSC Personnel Screening.
Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector.
Clearance of Protected B information.
Ability and willingness to respect, promote, and support the mission, vision, and values of TSA and develop an understanding of the purpose of the Salvation Army in Canada and its implication as related to position responsibilities.
Ability to develop and sustain professional working relationships with CRF and transitional living residents, parole office staff, and other agencies and, keeping strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.
Ability to proactively recognize potential risks, conflicts, and issues to be able to respond with solutions and coaching
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to deal with difficult people.
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
Strong understanding of professional boundaries when working with federal parolees
Strong listening, written, and verbal communication skills — clear and simple to understand.
Able to proactively recognize potential risks, conflicts, and issues, respond with solutions and coaching.
Attention to detail, problem solving, and analytical skills.
Patience and ability to deescalate situations.
Ability to coach and provide constructive feedback.
Ability to make decisions within established framework while understanding the impact decisions will have on programming as well as programs around them.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and motivational skills.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deal with internal and external contacts at all levels of the organization in a professional manner.
Ability to develop and maintain a positive team environment; work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be reliable, and operate in an environment of accountability.
Understands the dynamics of resident's behaviour with the ability to assess their needs and risks.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of and empathy toward cultural differences.
Ability to work in high stress, busy environment.
Incumbent must be able to walk 3 flights of stairs.
Incumbent must be able to lift objects up to 301bs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the field of Mental Health and Addictions is a strong asset.
Experience in addictions, social science or justice is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Provide general support and supervision to residents to ensure that their emotional, psychological, and physical needs are met, adhering to the policies and procedures of the residence.
Prepare and present shift exchange to share information with the next shift and provide consistency in the home for all residents and staff.
Report incidents/issue that require immediate management intervention.
Be aware of all residents and their activities, and follow through with case plans, expectations and required programming for each resident
Care for residents health needs and seek medical attention in a timely manner
Ensure the safety of all the residents and the property, as per program standards
Assist in connecting clients with appropriate health supports through referrals and community collaboration
Know resources in the community such as the OARS clinic
Complete assigned tasks in accordance with the organization policies, procedures, and standards to maintain a high level of quality, service, cleanliness, and safety while performing said tasks
Ensure that the environment of the program is supportive, nurturing, and encourages a high degree of resident involvement including decision making.
Be available to residents on a daily basis as needed.
Prepare shift exchange and care for residents' needs.
Document program requirements, process and report as needed.
Keep timecards and support documents updated.
Document daily activities and behaviours of residents in logbook
Fill out incident reports as necessary.
Develop and document options and recommendations to issues and problems as they arise.
Monitoring of curfews.
Monitor the security cameras throughout the shift.
Able to carry out regular facility checks during the shift, including wellness checks, curfew checks, room checks and security rounds on residents, as per CRF program policies and procedures.
Breathalyzing residents, as per program policies and procedures.
Support residents in understanding the implications of options and decisions.
Work with Case Management team to provide resident information that helps develop case plans, communicate effectively with residents so that they are aware of the supports, resources and rules that are here for them.
Provide medication to residents.
Able to respond to medical emergencies.
Perform cleaning duties as assigned by the program supervisor.
Responsible for giving out linen, hygiene products etc.
Conduct fire drills, as per policies and procedures.
Remain vigilant, alert, awake and focused throughout the shift.
Strictly follow program policies and procedures and implement these into daily tasks
Maintain professional boundaries with residents.
Other duties within reason as deemed necessary.
Hand out weekly allowances to residents.
Responsible for the safekeeping and proper distribution of materials: giving out linen, hygiene products etc.