Support Worker (Casual)

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Victoria, BC

1d•CA$27 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army Community-Based Residential Facility (CRF) is a federal half-way house and its clientele work on a system of gradual, supervised release while they reside at the facility. The CRF’s priority is to assist and empower parolees - while managing their risk - to integrate them into the community and assist them in becoming self-sufficient and independent. Keeping in line with core philosophies of Hope, Service, Dignity and Stewardship of The Salvation Army and under the direction of CRF Manager and Assistant CRF Manager, Community Corrections Support Worker will act as a member of the CRF team, exchanging information to the case management team, assisting residents with their needs, and ensuring that the facility’s rounds, curfews, and check-ins are completed according to CRF policy.

Requirements

Must possess High School Completion Diploma or its equivalent/post secondary courses in criminology, sociology or related filed are preferred
OFA First Aid Level 1/CPR Certificate Required
Negative TB test Required
Completion of ARC Mandatory Training, especially ARMATUS abuse training and WHIMS 2015 Health & Safety Training
Must pass/possess clear Criminal Records Check
Must obtain enhanced reliability screening from Correctional Services Canada
Must have minimum 6 months related experience
Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions
Must work co-operatively with others and complete to a satisfactory level for all assigned tasks
Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army - its mission, culture, and values
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
Ability to work under pressure and in crisis situations
Ability to work with a diverse clientele possessing a range of needs and barriers
Ability to discern baseline behaviors and any deviations concerning substance use or mental health
Must possess adequate typing skills and be computer literate.
Must have strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must be confident in ability to utilize de-escalation techniques and non-violent crisis intervention skills.
Must be punctual, organized and able to adjust to operational demands.
Must be presentable in appearance in accordance with ARC standards.
Must possess or willing to obtain within thirty (30) days and/or maintain an active valid First Aid/C.P.R. certificate.
Must provide verification of a TB skin test or obtain one within thirty (30) days from date of hire.
Must possess a Class 5 driver’s license and able to obtain a driver’s abstract.
Must have the ability to understand and be sensitive to cultural differences.

Nice To Haves

post secondary courses in criminology, sociology or related filed are preferred

Responsibilities

Must develop an intimate working knowledge of Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) Statement of Work, CRF Policy and Procedure manual, and in-house CRF rules, with all actions based on strict adherence to policy.
Maintaining the confidentiality of all CRF and ARC clientele.
Receives all clients and residents in a professional manner.
Monitors access to and security of the CRF/ARC.
Maintains a calm and secure atmosphere in the residence through a quiet, unobtrusive presence.
Conducts regular rounds of the CRF/ARC as described in the CRF guidelines and policies and Procedures.
Conducts CRF bed checks as per CRF guidelines and Policies and Procedures.
Conducts and monitors the sign in and out sheets belonging to each CRF resident.
Records pertinent information in the CRF duty log and Case Administration Management System (CAMS).
Communicates with Victoria Parole, National Monitoring Centre (NMC), and Victoria Police as necessary and document situations and incidents.
Enforces CRF in-house rules and parole conditions, according to the Policy and Procedures manual and the Statement of Work.
Properly files all CRF/CSC documents in accordance with Policy & Procedures.
Maintaining an accurate medication access log. The medication access log must include the clients name, date and time which he/she accessed their medication, client and staff initials.
Records observed maintenance needs in accordance with the ARC procedures.
Ensures that the Intake office is clean and organized to ARC standards.
Attends all CRF staff meetings, seminars, and training as directed.
Provide transportation at the direction of the CRF Director/Designate.
Performs light janitorial duties when required (i.e. room pack outs/cleaning).
May be assigned other related duties according to the CRF’s needs.
Must be prepared to participate in upgrading/training at the discretion of CRF Management.