Relief Residential Worker

Cuthbert House is an Open custody/ Open Detention residential facility for male youth between the ages of 12-17, who are involved in the criminal justice system. Residential Workers' primary job is to provide supervision and maintain the safety the safety and security of the facility and everyone living in it. This position provides efficient, safe, and secure operation of an open custody facility through a high level of resident supervision and staff team support.

Program Supervision - Safety and Security

• Actively supervise residents in the facility and in the community
• Assume delegated responsibility for the facility when assigned
• Complete duties, reports and logs as per shift description
• Communicate and enforce facility rules while maintaining discipline and safety
• Follow policies and procedures of Cuthbert House, The Salvation Army and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
• Observe, assess and document youths' behavior and ongoing progress in a factual manner
• Deal with serious incidents and crisis in a safe and therapeutic manner
• Escort youths in a lawful, safe and expedient manner as required
• Challenge and address criminal conduct and thinking
• Appear in court when necessary

Client Program & Services

• Provide individual counseling
• Deliver group programming when required
• Assist clients to address their criminogenic issues
• Deal with interpersonal relationships within Cuthbert House in a therapeutic manner
• Support the Mission of The Salvation Army
• Support clients in fulfilling their spiritual needs
• Refer clients to outside resources and counseling when needed
• Supervise delivery of medication
• Assure residents are provided with appropriate medical attention

Sundry Duties - As required

• Provide support and feedback to student placements
• Complete Sundry duties for required housekeeping and maintenance duties in the facility including training in Safe Food Handling and preparation

Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a relief position with no guaranteed hours. Flexibility in scheduling is required
• Working environment is a residence with two levels and a basement, all accessible by stairs. Including an office setting with generally agreeable conditions
• May encounter hostile clients
• Occasional travel for meetings and appointments

• A diploma in Social Science, Corrections, childcare or Social Work and related experience
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification
• Up to date Immunization
• An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Youth Justice is considered an asset
• One year experience in this field or related field

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• 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

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.