Facilitate daily activities and spiritual care programs while ensuring the safety and health of program members. Provide personal care, emotional support, and implement person-centered plans to promote member independence.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and clear criminal record and abuse registry checks. Candidates must be between 15 and 30 years old and legally entitled to work in Canada to qualify for the Canada Summer Jobs Program.
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.
Job Description
ACCOUNTABILITIES: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described below but perform a similar range of duties. 1. Safety
Ensure that members and staff work in a safe environment.
Ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations are being adhered to by all, including but not limited to, emergency evacuation procedures, food, and equipment, storage and maintenance.
Answer door and telephone during shift using proper precautions.
Provide crisis intervention for members as required.
Ensure an active watch over both the members and the facility through the course of regular duties.
Understand and promote members’ rights and responsibilities.
Report concerns promptly to Team Leader/Director of Day Services as needed.
Ensure proper lifting, twisting and reaching techniques are used during job performance.
Remain alert and awake at all times, throughout all shifts.
Use PPE provided when necessary 2. Health and Medical
Ensure individual’s health and medical needs are accurately attended to in a timely fashion including personal care where needed, and that all 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 for the dietary and medical requirements of each member as recommended in the current Canadian Dietary Standard. 3. Person Centred Plans
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Health Benefits
Dental Benefits
Sick Time
RRSPs
Be involved in implementing individual plans.
Communicate necessary information, observations and concerns with the Director.
Provide individuals with support by gathering information on an individual’s goals and desired outcomes. 4. Individual Personal Development
Encourage and assist each individual to participate in daily activities in their program and community environments including reinforcing all expectations.
Ensure that the environment of the program is supportive, nurturing, and encourages a high degree of member involvement including decision making.
Role model appropriate behaviour and attitude supporting growth and promoting independence for the members. 5. Public Relations and Communication
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. 6. Program Development
Collaboratively create, manage and facilitate appropriate individual and group activities, special events and spiritual care programs according to member interest, skill and ability levels.
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. 7. Other Duties as Required CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Internal:
Community Venture personnel from senior management to front line External:
External community contacts
Member family and care provider supports
Pre-vocational and volunteer agency contacts
Community Living disABILITY Services’ personnel
Education and health professional resources MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:
Reports directly to: Day Service Team Leader
Direct reports for this position: Responsible for their own time and effort only
Participate in staff meetings and training opportunities.
Be familiar with agency policy and procedures and implement into daily tasks.
As required and applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions, or procedures to management. FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
Responsible for the wise use of member and program resources.
May be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash.
Maintain complete records of financial transactions as per agency policies.
Assist in the completion of inventory as requested.
Responsible for the completion and secure storage of records and documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures, and the Department of Families’ requirements.
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. WORKING CONDITIONS:
The incumbent’s typical work environment is a day program facility, with significant amounts of work accompanying members in the community.
Hours/Days of work – Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (8 hours), paid meal break included
Day Service Assistant Facilitators are not permitted to work alone, administer medication or operate a vehicle in the performance of their duties
Working conditions may include dealing with verbal abuse and angry and/or abusive people.
The incumbent may be initially assigned to one location but may be transferred or redeployed to another location as needed, including adjustments to their designated start location.
Overnight or out-of-town business travel is not typically expected.
Moderate exposure to hazards: domestic cleaning supplies; handling of waste (garbage), bodily fluids/wastes, sharp objects, dirt/dust/odor, hot equipment (ovens, stoves, etc.).
Minor to moderate exposure to hazards: physical attack from members
Minor exposure to hazards: infectious diseases, toxic chemicals, scabies, lice and/or bed bugs, emergency response situations (fire, bomb threat, etc.) and other potentially dangerous situations The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
The successful job applicant will have completed high school, grade 12 or the equivalent
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable
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 Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
Suitable candidates may be hired without previous experience; however, prior related experience will be considered an asset on hiring. Skills and Capabilities
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. The Salvation Army (TSA) can provide accommodation upon request to all employees, when working conditions can be adjusted without causing undue hardship to the ministry unit. enter your comment Starting wage: $16.00 This position qualifies under the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Candidates hired will need to complete the Employee Consent form or the Employer Employee Declaration form. To be eligible for this position, all applicants must:
Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations Interview process will include a short on-site working interview, as well as a formal interview, possibly on separate dates.
Compensation
The target hiring range for this position is $16.00 to $19.89 with a maximum of $23.86. 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.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you. Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.
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