Relief Residential Counsellor, Community Supported Independent Living

About the role

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: Schedule will vary according to requirements and responsibilities - evening and weekend work will be required. Shifts include a paid meal break where applicable. Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule. Shifts can include the following: days, afternoons, evenings, overnights, and weekends. The Relief Residential Counsellor will plan and implement individualized, goal-centered programs for adults with developmental disabilities within all Lawson Ministries Programs. The Relief Residential Counselor will... Promote greater independence and strive towards the highest quality of living possible. Promote an environment and programming that is supportive and nurturing. Ensure that the Service User's physical needs (food, clothing, shelter) are well met. This includes cleaning of the home, as well as participation in and co-ordination of meal preparations and the provision of personal needs care as required Assist the Service Users in meeting their emotional and psychological needs. Being involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Person-directed treatment/rehabilitation plans in conjunction with Service Users, team members, other staff and professionals, as well as the evaluation of such plans. ACCOUNTABILITIES: To have working knowledge of the application and maintenance of person directed plans along with policy and procedures within the Salvation Army for each person in your specific program. To support the efforts made to meet Service Users' spiritual needs by way of demonstrated interest and participation in programming activities where necessary. Working co-operatively with residential and when necessary day program team members in providing co-ordinated and consistent approaches to Service Users. To endeavour to develop strong therapeutic relationships with Service Users and their families. Ensure the proper and accurate recording of all daily logs, shift reports, incident reports, etc. using the AIMS software. Trained in medication dispensing. Responsible for the administration and accurate documentation of and ordering medication. Ensure the general upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance of residence and main office. Responsible to assist with any type of Service User emergencies that may arise during the shift. Responsible for transportation of Service Users to and from specific destinations as required. Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological and social dynamics of working with persons who have a developmental diagnosis and behavioural needs. Other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisors, Program Directors, or Executive Director. CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Governance Boards and Councils: None Internal: Regular interaction with Program Supervisor and other team members Regular interaction with Service Users External: Community Partners MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY: Reports directly to: Program Supervisors or Program Directors Direct reports for this position: None FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines. Does not process any financial transactions with no budget responsibilities. Assists Service Users in management of their own personal funds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Working environment is in the Service Users' homes in the community, the office, or as assigned all in generally agreeable conditions. Locations may vary within the Lawson Ministries community settings; this will be determined by the Program Director/Supervisor and is based on the needs of the Service Users. Schedule may vary according to requirements of responsibilities. This is a relief position based on relief/casual hours per week with no guarantee of hours. 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: Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of two academic years: Deve