Community Corrections Support Worker

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a part-time Community Corrections Support Worker in Nanaimo, BC. The role involves monitoring clients in a controlled environment, ensuring safety, and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have experience with mental health issues. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to support individuals in need while working within a values-driven organization.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

RRSP contributions

Qualifications

• Must possess High School Completion Diploma or equivalent.
• Clear TB Skin Test and criminal record clearance required.
• Experience working with mental health issues an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitors access to and security of the CRF.
• Maintains confidentiality of all CRF clientele.
• Conducts regular rounds of the CRF/NHC as per guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention skills

Education

High School Completion Diploma

Post secondary courses in criminology or sociology

Job description

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Community Corrections Support Worker

Apply locations NANAIMO, BC time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 30, 2025 (5 days left to apply) job requisition id JR100514

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:

Accountabilities:

• Must develop an intimate working knowledge of Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) Statement of Work, CRF Policy and Procedure manual, and in-house CRF rules, with all actions based on strict adherence to policy.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all CRF and Nanaimo New Hope clientele.
• Receives all clients and residents in a professional manner.
• Monitors access to and security of the CRF.
• Maintains a calm and secure atmosphere in the residence through a quiet, unobtrusive presence.
• Conducts regular rounds of the CRF/NHC C as described in the CRF guidelines and policies and Procedures.
• Conducts CRF bed checks as per CRF guidelines and Policies and Procedures.
• Conducts and monitors the sign in and out sheets belonging to each CRF resident.
• Records pertinent information in the CRF duty log
• Communicates with Parole, National Monitoring Centre (NMC), and Police as necessary and document situations and incidents.
• Enforces CRF in-house rules and parole conditions, according to the Policy and Procedures manual and the Statement of Work.
• Properly files all CRF/CSC documents in accordance with Policy & Procedures.
• Maintaining an accurate medication access log. The medication access log must include the clients name, date and time which he/she accessed their medication, client and staff initials.
• Records observed maintenance needs in accordance with the ARC procedures.
• Ensures that the Intake office is clean and organized to ARC standards.
• Attends all CRF staff meetings, seminars, and training as directed.
• Performs light janitorial duties when required (i.e. room pack outs/cleaning).
• May be required to assist in collection of CSC urinalysis program.
• May be assigned other related duties according to operational needs.
• Must be prepared to participate in upgrading/training at the discretion of CRF Management.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal: Program Manager, CRF Staff, Clients, other Staff.

External: Community Stakeholders

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY :

• Report directly to: Program Manager.
• Direct reports for this position: None.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Direct interaction with (high risk) offenders in a controlled environment.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

education and experience Qualifications:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

• Must possess High School Completion Diploma or its equivalent.
• Post secondary courses in criminology, sociology or related field an asset.
• Clear TB Skin Test required.
• Criminal record clearance through the BC Criminal Records Review Program required.
• Security clearance through Correctional Services Canada required.
• Valid Occupational First Aid Level 1 or equivalent an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License an asset.
• Valid WHIMS certificate an asset.
• Completion of NHC mandatory, especially ARMATUS abuse training, required.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Experience working with mental health issues an asset.
• Experience using de-escalation techniques.

Skills and Capabilities

• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Must work co-operatively with others and complete to a satisfactory level for all assigned tasks.
• Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army - its mission, culture, and values.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to work under pressure and in crisis situations.
• Ability to work with a diverse clientele possessing a range of needs and barriers.
• Ability to discern baseline behaviors and any deviations concerning substance use or mental health.
• Must possess adequate typing skills and be computer literate.
• Must have strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be confident in ability to utilize de-escalation techniques and non-violent crisis intervention skills.
• Must be punctual, organized and able to adjust to operational demands.
• Must have the ability to understand and be sensitive to cultural differences.
• Must be presentable in appearance in accordance with standards.

The target hiring range for this position is $25.39 to $25.39 with a maximum of $25.89.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $25.39 to $25.64 with a maximum of $25.89.

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 [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

About Us

Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service.

We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth.

If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.