Who We Are
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.
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.
Location: Victoria Addictions & Rehabilitation Centre
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
Receivesallclientsandresidentsinaprofessionalmanner.
MonitorsaccesstoandsecurityoftheCRF/ARC.
Maintainsacalmandsecureatmosphereintheresidencethroughaquiet,unobtrusivepresence.
Conductsregular roundsoftheCRF/ARCasdescribedintheCRFguidelinesandpoliciesandProcedures.
ConductsCRFbedchecksasperCRFguidelinesandPoliciesandProcedures.
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.
ProperlyfilesallCRF/CSCdocumentsinaccordancewithPolicy&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.
RecordsobservedmaintenanceneedsinaccordancewiththeARCprocedures.
Ensures that the Intake office is clean and organized to ARC standards.
Attends all CRF staff meetings, seminars, and training as directed.
ProvidetransportationatthedirectionoftheCRFDirector/Designate
Performslightjanitorialdutieswhenrequired(i.e.roompackouts/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.
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
Must possess High School Completion Diploma or its equivalent/post secondary courses in criminology, sociology or related filed are preferred
OFA First Aid Level 1CPR 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
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
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
Mustpossessadequatetypingskillsandbecomputerliterate.
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.
MustbepresentableinappearanceinaccordancewithARCstandards.
Must possessorwillingtoobtainwithinthirty(30)daysand/ormaintainanactivevalidFirstAid/C.P.R.certificate.
MustprovideverificationofaTBskintestorobtainonewithinthirty(30)daysfromdateofhire.
Must possessaClass5driver’s license and able toobtainadriver’s abstract.
Musthavetheabilitytounderstandandbesensitivetoculturaldifferences.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $26.95 to $27.45 with a maximum of $27.95.
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 Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.caif you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.
