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:

Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Youth Worker, Corrections’ primary job is to assist with providing supervision and maintain the safety and security of the facility and everyone living in it.

Accountabilities:

Program Supervision – Safety and Security

• Assist with supervision of residents in the facility
• Assist with the completion of duties, reports and logs
• Communicate and enforce facility rules while maintaining safety
• Follow policies and procedures of Cuthbert House, The Salvation Army and the Ministry of Children & Youth Services
• Observe, assess and document resident behavior and ongoing progress in a factual manner to management to assist with case notes
• Assist with escort residents in a lawful, safe and expedient manner as required
• Challenge and address criminal conduct and thinking with clients

Client Program & Services

• Assist with comprehensive case management for clients
• Assist with the delivery of group programming when required
• Deliver group programming when required
• Assist in providing guidance and advise to clients
• With direction, assist clients to address their criminogenic issues
• With supervision help clients with interpersonal relationships
• With direction and as part of the program, appear in court when necessary
• With assistance from supervisor, participate in referring clients to outside resources and counseling when needed

Sundry Duties – As required

• Assist support clients in fulfilling their spiritual needs through our Chaplain
• Complete Sunday duties for required housekeeping needs in the facility

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal:

• Assistant Director
• Facility employees

External:

• Clients

• Visitors and families

• Volunteers

• MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to: Assistant Director

• Direct reports for this position: NONE

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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
• No travel requirements

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:

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:

• Is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of the employment.
• Is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*: and,
• Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
• • International students are not eligible.Recent immigrants are eligible if they are a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience in a related field considered an asset
• Knowledge of Youth Justice is considered an asset

Skills and Capabilities:

• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong sense of integrity and respect for confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
• 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.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.60 to $21.03 with a maximum of $25.23.

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.caif you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.