Residential Support Worker

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: Purpose/Objective: To provide professional support to individuals on conditional release from Federal/Provincial Institutions. To perform a full range of duties and responsibilities to the assistance, care and case management of residents including, intake, assessment, ongoing tracking, logging and essential communications to Community Residential Facility team and Parole Office. Ensure that all residents comply with the conditions of their parole and the rules and regulations of CJS Greenfield House. Supervision of residents and CJS Greenfield House (must be awake and alert at all times while on duty). Assist residents with their gradual and successful community reintegration. Fulfill all related job requirements as per Corrections Canada "Statement of Work" and The Salvation Army accreditations standards. Responsible to: Residential Services Manager, Greenfield House. Article # 74 of "Statement of work" The CRF must specify the qualifications required to staff to perform the respective duties and responsibilities of each position. The requirements for the selection of supervisors, case workers, outreach workers or similar positions must include: The ability to understand the dynamics of offender behaviour and assess their needs and risks. The skills to counsel offenders, form effective relationships and gain trust. The skills to understand the use of authority and to intervene effectively in crisis situations. The ability to assist offenders in identifying and solving the practical problems involved in their successful reintegration into the community. The ability to assist offenders in identifying and obtaining the community services required for their successful reintegration. Skills in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing; and The ability to demonstrate cultural competence and respect for diversity.