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.

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. Shifts include a paid meal break where applicable.

Shifts can include the following: days, afternoons, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

The Residential

Counsellor will plan and implement individualized, goal‑centered programs for adults with developmental disabilities within all Lawson Ministries Programs.

The Residential

Counselor will… Promote greater independence and strive towards the highest quality of living possible. Promote an setting and programming that is supportive and nurturing. Ensure that the Service User’s physical needs (food, clothing, shelter) are well met.

This includes cleaning of the home, as well as participation in and co‑ordination of meal preparations and the provision of personal needs care as required. Being involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Person‑directed treatment/rehabilitation plans in conjunction with Service Users, team members, other staff and professionals, as well as the evaluation of such plans. Have working knowledge of the application and maintenance of person‑directed plans along with policy and procedures within The Salvation Army for each person in your specific program.

Support the efforts made to meet Service Users’ spiritual needs by way of demonstrated interest and participation in programming activities where necessary. Ensure the proper and accurate recording of all daily logs, shift reports, incident reports, etc.



using the AIMS software. Ensure the general upkeep, cleanliness, and maintenance of residence and main office.

Assist with any type of Service User emergencies that may arise during the shift. Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological and social dynamics of working with persons who have a developmental diagnosis and behavioural needs.

Community

Partners. Managerial/Technical Responsibilities Financial And Material Management Use or maintain organization assets in accordance with established guidelines. Assist in the financial planning for assigned Service User’s personal funds.

Assist Service

Users in managing their own personal funds. Working environment is in the Service Users’ homes in the community, the office, or as assigned—all in generally agreeable conditions. Locations may vary within the Lawson Ministries community settings; Completion of an accredited post‑secondary/college program of two academic years: Developmental Social Worker Diploma or equivalent in Human Services field.

Current First

Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with Defibrillation training required or willingness to obtain upon hiring. Provide an original copy of Criminal Records Check (CRC) with vulnerable sector screening secured through either the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment; A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and vulnerable populations. Work collaboratively with individuals, their families, and other community agencies to provide behavior management and skill development for individuals with complex behavior and support needs.

Implement Behavior Support

Plans and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming to reduce risk behavior and support skill development for individuals with complex needs. Medication administration training and experience is an asset. Lift and transfer training and experience is an asset. 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.

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