Respite Support Staff

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:

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Client Services:

• Responsible to ensure the needs of program participants are met i.e. physically, emotionally, medically, and behaviorally.
• Responsible to complete program planning to include a variety of structured leisure activities, volunteer opportunities and skill building opportunities appropriate to age, skill level, interests and goals; provide leadership in executing the program plan.
• Responsible for dispensing medication and ensuring that all medication charting is completed in compliance with established agency policies, as required.
• Required to complete safety checks, logbook recordings, intake and discharge functions.
• Advocate on behalf of the program participants to promote health and well-being.
• Ensure that participants follow through on personal care routines and routines of daily living.
• Provide personal care to participants as required.
• Provide intervention for any behavioural challenges.
• Liaise with parents, caregivers, volunteers, and community supports/partners as required.
• Responsible for the transportation of participants in program vehicles.
• Prepare and distribute meals, snacks/nourishments as outlined on the approved menu.
• Complete house maintenance duties as well as the general organization and maintenance of property and program supplies.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet program requirements; schedule including days, afternoons, weekends, and overnights and will include a ½ hour paid meal break..
• Some travel is associated with this position.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent lifting, twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, pushing and pulling.
• Walking and standing for long periods.
• Some kneeling, running may be required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed two (2) years of Community College in related education (Developmental Service Worker diploma, Child and Youth Worker diploma or equivalent) in the area of developmental disabilities.
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior work experience in a social service setting providing direct care to children, youth and adults who have intellectual disabilities; dealing with crises.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification.
• Current Safe Food Handling Certification preferred.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products is required - i.e. Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint; Email and Internet etc.
• Must provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment
• Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License is required, current original copy of driver's abstract, which is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, also required.
• May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
• Fluent French verbal and written communication skills are an asset.

The hours are: Monday and Tuesday 8:30-4:30pm and then every other weekend Saturday 7-3p and Sunday 7-4p.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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.

Compensation:

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.