Description

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

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.

Core Values  The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values :

Hope :   We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Service :   We reach out to support others without discrimination.

Dignity :  We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.

Stewardship :   We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Position Purpose Summary :

The position is to provide case management and group facilitation to the residents / neighbours of the Sarah’s Place Women’s Transitional Housing & Healing program.

Drawing on both personal lived experience and professional training is key for the position.

This is a permanent part-time position at 30 hours per week. There will be 4 day shifts a week, with 1 shift preferably a weekend day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plan, manage and facilitate 1-2 groups per week on such topics as Life-Skills; Indigenous Teaching and Culture. Oversees the development of the Life Skills & Events calendar.
• Case-manage up to 12 residents / neighbours.
• Receives, tracks and processes files and prospective applications.
• Meets with residents, provides emotional support and advocacy as required;
• Guides residents in setting and updating goals
• Preparing safety plans;
• Supports residents in the community when necessary.
• Liaise with police, court personnel, community agencies, families, and other staff members.
• Assist with room inspections & general processes of community living.
• Submit receipts and keeping track of those expenses and submitting receipts as required.
• Positively represent The Salvation Army Correctional and Justice Services
• Bring any concerns directly to Sarah’s Place Supervisor, Executive Director or designate and CJS Team.
• Demonstrate mutual dignity and respect to all.
• Work with and contribute to a positive and professional team environment.
• Read, know, understand and execute the standards, policies, procedures and responsibilities of the programs as outlined in the programs policies and procedures.
• Comply with all Salvation Army operating guidelines, minutes and directives.
• Participate in ongoing program development, evaluation and updating, based on participant needs, research, funding opportunities and community feedback.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, staff development / training programs and related conferences, seminars and / or courses upon the approval / consent of the Supervisor and Executive Director.
• Maintain confidentiality in regards to all clients, program files / materials, staff and departmental records / business.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

E ducation and Qualifications

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

PREFERRED SKILLS / CAPABILITIES :

Skills and Attributes :

WORKING CONDITIONS : Working environment is typically in an office and program department on the floor of the program / facility. The work is generally under agreeable conditions with the following exceptions :

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide :

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your supervisor of your intentions as soon as you know your application is being considered- normally at the stage where you are being interviewed.