08 Sep
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The Salvation Army in Canada
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Canada
08 Sep
The Salvation Army in Canada
Canada
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. 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.
The Community Support
Worker-FFS (Fee-For-Service) provides community-based supports to adults with disabilities with a focus on life skills and education, recreational activities, and supported volunteer and employment placements. Supports provided are individualized, outcome-based and designed to achieve goals set by our Service Users and their families. Employees should be adaptable, and able to support the unique needs of each person.
Provide outcome-based support while following the plan of support / programming developed and purchased by the Service User and their family, ensuring all Service User goals, including health (medical, physical, emotional) are met Provide personal care such as changing incontinence pads, lifting/transferring a Service User from chair/wheelchair, etc.
Assist Service
Users with goal-setting and working towards meeting their goals as applicable Work cooperatively with FFS team members and Program Supervisor in providing coordinated and consistent approaches to Service Users supported to promote safe travel to and from activities Promote greater independence and strive for the highest quality of life possible Promote an setting and programming that is both supportive and nurturing Use appropriate behavior modification techniques (i.e., Accompany Service User to groups, workshops, community programs and facilities, recreational activities, volunteer placements, and employment placements (in person and virtually) as required to support Service User goals Ensure proper and accurate recording of daily activities using our agency case management software (AIMS) shift reports, incident reports) are completed on each day worked as required Stay up to date on community programs, events and services that meet the needs of the Service Users Community,
Service Users’ families and friends Managerial/Technical Responsibilities Financial And Material Management Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines Utilizes assigned equipment and supplies appropriately as per policies and procedures Substantial portion of shifts will be during weekdays, schedule may include evenings, weekends and holidays Travel is associated with this job (including HSR, DARTS, bicycle, etc.) Completion of a formal 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, and current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification are required 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; Minimum two (2) years of prior related experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and vulnerable populations is essential Experience in implementing individualized program plans is an asset Lifts and Transfer training and Personal Care Support experience are both considered an asset Medication administration training and experience necessary (training will be provided) Work in compliance with the OH&S; Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures 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.
📌 Contract Community Support Worker (Canada)
🏢 The Salvation Army in Canada
📍 Canada