Canada Summer Jobs Youth Worker Corrections
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. Position Purpose summary: Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Youth Worker, Corrections’ primary job is to assist with providing supervision and maintain the safety and security of the facility and everyone living in it.
Requirements
- Is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of the employment.
- Is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: and, Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
- International students are not eligible.
- Recent immigrants are eligible if they are a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening.
- Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a related field considered an asset
- Knowledge of Youth Justice is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Assist with supervision of residents in the facility
- Assist with the completion of duties, reports and logs
- Communicate and enforce facility rules while maintaining safety
- Follow policies and procedures of Cuthbert House, The Salvation Army and the Ministry of Children & Youth Services
- Observe, assess and document resident behavior and ongoing progress in a factual manner to management to assist with case notes
- Assist with escort residents in a lawful, safe and expedient manner as required
- Challenge and address criminal conduct and thinking with clients
- Assist with comprehensive case management for clients
- Assist with the delivery of group programming when required
- Deliver group programming when required
- Assist in providing guidance and advise to clients
- With direction, assist clients to address their criminogenic issues
- With supervision help clients with interpersonal relationships
- With direction and as part of the program, appear in court when necessary
- With assistance from supervisor, participate in referring clients to outside resources and counseling when needed
- Assist support clients in fulfilling their spiritual needs through our Chaplain
- Complete Sunday duties for required housekeeping needs in the facility
Benefits
- health and dental benefits
- paid vacation and sick time
- RRSP's
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
