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.
Job Description Accountabilities:
Program Act as a role model for all participants as reflected by appearance, behaviour and attitude
Provide caseload responsibilities as assigned by Program Manager
Provide support to participants' personal development as decided through individual program planning
Know and respond to the safety and health care of participants
Provide teaching and support to participants
Ensure learning opportunities are provided using agency and community resources
Follow and promote the agency and program goals and philosophies
Develop, coordinate and carry out recreational or learning programs. (Program should be documented and uploaded to the network
Provide morning/afternoon supports to clients arriving/leaving
Participate in meetings and in-service training, as required
Make suggestions to improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures as applicable
Represent the organization in a professional manner
Direct, delegate, coordinate,



organize and ensure the completion of shift responsibilities
Ensure relevant information is communicated
Maintain effective communication
Attend and participate in meetings and staff development training at the discretion of the program supervisor
Be responsible for professional development
Strive for excellence and participating constructively and energetically as a responsible member of the agency, working diligently to achieve agency goals, targets, and timelines
Meet participant needs through programming implementation, upholding policies and procedures, and preparing and participating in agency reviews
Work collaboratively and maintain harmonious relations with all staff, management, and the community
Document and share knowledge of all relevant legislation including maintaining up-to-date participant records and agency statistics
Maintain and up-to-date working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with the program's participant group, and to keep ethical and legal responsibilities with participants and others associated with the agency
Maintain effective communication
Attend and participate in meetings and staff development training at the discretion of the program manager
Be responsible for professional development
Strive for excellence and participating constructively and energetically as a responsible member of the agency, working diligently to achieve agency goals, targets, and timelines




Meet participant needs through programming implementation, upholding policies and procedures, and preparing and participating in agency reviews
Work collaboratively and maintain harmonious relations with all staff, management, and the community
Document and share knowledge of all relevant legislation including maintaining up-to-date participant records and agency statistics
Maintain and up-to-date working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with the program's participant group, and to keep ethical and legal responsibilities with participants and others associated with the agency
Performs other related duties as required.
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army's Mission, Vision and Values, in a skilled manner, upholding our code of conduct.
Education, Qualifications and Certifications: Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Diploma or other equivalent degree/diploma related to human services
Valid Standard First Aid Certificate (including CPR)
Crisis Prevention Intervention and Behaviour Management Skills Certificate
Training and/or experience in medication administration
Drivers license is an asset
Experience and Knowledge Requirements: Preferred minimum 2-5 years' experience working with people with developmental disabilities and preferably working with individuals who have a dual diagnosis of mental health challenges and developmental disabilities
Counselling experience in development disabilities and/or dual diagnosis field of 1+ years
Experience with implementing Individual Support Plans
Experience in community outreach
Teaching skills (demonstrated ability to implement various teaching approaches and group instructor skills)
Ability to model and teach desirable w

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📌 Community Engagement and Pre-employment Program Counsellor (Ontario)
🏢 Salvationarmyca
📍 Ontario