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:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

The Life Skills Counsellor provides support to program participants within established policies and procedures including: Employment Standards, Collective Agreements, payroll procedures, Salvation Army Accreditation, and Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008 (SIPDDA).

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Service

• Establish and maintain purposeful, effective and appropriate professional counselling relationships
• Provide crisis intervention, supportive counselling and advocacy when
• required
• Receiving input from the members to plan activities, groups and outings
• Being responsible for facilitating and supervising activities such as games, cooking, arts and crafts and sports
• Encouraging active participation of the membership by participating alongside members
• Being responsible for outreach to potential members and current members to encourage participation
• Instruct and supervise clients in performing work activities on assigned assembly lines within the workshop / workfloor
• Assign clients to work activities based on the production need and on their individual functioning level
• Ensure Quality and production on the assembly lines, as well as completion of projects on the work floor
• Ensure the appropriate safety procedures are followed at all times and to assist with all aspects of workplace safety and cleanliness
• Responsible for supervision of the Workfloor on assigned shifts and to fulfill duties as back-up when another staff is absent
• Demonstrate acceptable professional behaviour as outlined in the policies and procedures of the Agency and in the Social Work Code of Ethics

Organizational

• Be involved the Social Recreation Club and the Food Preparation Training Program, grocery shopping, food delivery for Meals that Heal Program
• Ensure Client work activity on assigned lines meets customer specifications
• Participate and hold membership in committees and meetings as required
• Participate constructively and energetically as a responsible team member
• Be responsible for professional self-development, maintain up to date mandatory training record
• Have knowledge of Agency philosophy, policy and procedures and to ensure these are upheld

Perform other related duties as required.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

Governance Boards and Councils:

• None

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports to the Program Supervisor
• No direct reports

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• No expenditure authority

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, for a duration of 8 weeks
• Exposure to dirt, bodily fluids, bodily waste
• Noise
• Dealing with angry and abusive people
• Other dangerous situations
• Handling garbage
• Verbal abuse
• Odours
• Physical attacks by others (i.e., being attacked by a resident)
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Sharp objects
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position

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, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS:
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Currently pursuing a related education in post-secondary studies (Social Services, Human Services or Developmental Service Worker).
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Counselling experience in Mental Health, Developmental Challenges or Addictions field is an asset
• Life Skills Coaching Certificate preferred
• Ability to model desirable work behaviours
• Demonstrated documentation skills
• Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the agency

Experience and Knowledge Requirements:

• Experience working with people with mental health challenges and preferably working with individuals who have a dual diagnosis of mental health challenges and developmental disabilities
• Strong counselling/de-escalation skills is an asset
• Experience in a Social Services Agency is an asset
• Training
• Understanding and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army

Skills and Capabilities:

• Computer skills including MS Office (Access, Excel, Word, etc.), internet research, invoices and email
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, leadership skills and a collaborative team approach to create a working climate that is positive and mutually supportive
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to a fast-changing environment
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of safe operation of machinery and equipment associated with the movement of goods in a warehouse setting
• The ability to maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information is mandatory
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to treat others with respect, dignity and tact, as well as the ability to care for people with differing abilities
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Demonstrates relevant understanding of, and compliance with, legislative knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Act, collective agreement and other applicable legislation as required
• Supports the Vision, Mission and Values of The Salvation Army Broadview Village
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR, Level C
• Ability to achieve Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certificate upon hire
• It is an expectation of the role to be certified in Standard First Aid/ CPR and NCI and use it in practice on a regular basis
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening, completed no less than 2 months prior to date of hire
• Valid driver’s license an asset, and clean driver’s abstract required
• Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the agency
• 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.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.61 to $22.01 with a maximum of $26.41.

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.