Day Program Instructor – Relief

The Salvation Army; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Toronto is seeking a Relief Day Program Instructor to provide teaching and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. This role requires relevant qualifications, including a Developmental Services Worker diploma and experience in personal care. The instructor will ensure a safe and supportive environment for participants in the program. Compensation ranges from $23.67 to $25.78 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who have developmental disabilities.
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate (CPR included) required.
• Training in medication administration required within probation.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and support to program participants.
• Maintain effective communication and participate in staff training.
• Ensure safety and health care of participants.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabilities

First Aid Certificate

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certificate

Teaching skills

Computer skills

Education

Developmental Services Worker diploma or related degree

Job description

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:

Job Description DPI Day Program Instructor
JOB/RESPONSIBILITY DESCRIPTION
Day Program Instructor – Relief
Statement of Purpose: To provide teaching and support to Broadview Village Enrichment Program participants within the program philosophy
Accountable to:

BVEP Supervisor
2) Day program Manager
Indirectly to the Team Leader/ Counsellor in Charge
Indirectly accountable to the people we support, the BVEP Team, the organization
This is a unionized position
For Relief Day Program Instructor
1) Completed or partial Developmental Services Worker diploma or
other degree/diploma related to human services
2) Experience working with people who have developmental disabilities
3) Valid Standard First Aid Certificate (including CPR)
4) Training and/or experience in medication administration or obtain within
probationary period
5) Training and/or experience in personal care (facilitating G-tube feeding,
continence devices…)
6) Training and/or experience in supporting individuals through ambulates,
mobilizers, transfers
7) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certificate and Behavior Management skills
8) Computer skills (Microsoft word, excel, internet)
9) Teaching skills an asset
10) Driver’s license is an asset
11) Competency in swimming an asset

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Act as a role model for all participants as reflected by appearance, behaviour and attitude
2) Perform caseload responsibilities as assigned
3) Provide support to participant’s personal development as decided through individual support planning
4) Know and respond to the safety and health care of participants
5) Provide teaching and support to Enrichment Program participants
6) Document and maintain records as required
7) Provide ideas and feedback on program content
8) Participate in monthly planning and share responsibility of preparing monthly program calendar as assigned
9) Participate in PA days as assigned
10) Ensure learning opportunities are provided using agency and community resources
11) Follow and promote the agency and program goals and philosophies

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Maintain effective communication
2) Participate in Providing orientation and support to family members, volunteers and new staff
3) Provide support and guidance to co-workers, placement students and/or volunteers and agency staff (i.e. Dorvict)
4) Represent BVEP participants and staff on committees and at other meetings as delegated
5) Attend and participate in meetings and staff development training as assigned

WORKPLACE, FACILITY ORGANIZATION
1) Adherence to individual food lists and restrictions and Lunch time protocols
2) Ensure the general BVEP facility appearance is clean and tidy before the shift is completed
3) Account for use of monies, TTC tokens, household supplies, etc.
4) Complete daily clean up and maintenance routines as required (i.e. dishes, washrooms, floors, disinfecting toys teaching items, cleaning art supplies, laundry and stocking shelves, etc.)

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations
2) Adhere to agency’s Health & Safety Policies and program
3) Complete daily walkthroughs/inspections of site as assigned
4) Report/Complete and forward maintenance requisition forms to Program Supervisor
5) Report accidents/injuries/workplace hazards in a timely manner
6) Responsible of agency’s vehicles, equipment and property
7) Follow the principles of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention philosophy

NOTE: The position of day program instructor may also encompass the designation(s) of Counselor-In-Charge (CIC)
COUNSELLOR IN CHARGE (Usually assigned to FT staff only)
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
The role of the C.I.C. is to oversee the program needs in the absence of the Program Supervisor/Manager

SHIFT RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Direct, delegate, coordinate, organize and ensure the completion of shift responsibilities
2) Ensure relevant information is communicated
3) Ensure adequate staff coverage to meet the needs of the program. In the event of staffing shortage, C.I.C. is responsible for the coverage of the succeeding shift until back up staff can arrive.
4) Ensure shift reports and program data are completed.
5) Ensure incident reports are completed and forwarded to Program Supervisor/Manager
6) Ensure emergency procedures are followed
7) Ensure that medications Policies and Procedures are followed


HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations
2) Adhere to the agency’s Health & Safety policies and procedures
3) Ensure the completion of daily walkthroughs/inspections of site
4) Report accidents/injuries/workplace hazards in a timely manner

The above responsibilities are to be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying the employee Code of Conduct.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED: The performance of the job requires bending/twisting/lifting; considerable walking; standing; writing; computer work; and light housekeeping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The incumbent’s work environment is typically in a day program/classroom type facility.
The incumbent works under generally agreeable conditions, with the following exceptions:
Exposure to dirt, bodily fluids, bodily waste
Noise
Dealing with angry and abusive people
Verbal abuse
Handling garbage
Odours

EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS: The incumbent may be exposed to risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to the following:
Physical attacks by others (i.e., being attacked by a participant)
Exposure to infectious diseases
Exposure to toxic chemicals
Exposure to bodily fluids
Sharp objects
Other dangerous situations

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to Health and Safety rules):
Universal Precautions
WHMIS Training
First Aid certification
Police/Criminal Reference Check –Vulnerable Sector Screening
Nonviolent crisis intervention training

Work Schedule: relief position - as needed, at both locations -Main House 1132 Broadview Ave., East York, ON M4K 2S5 and at 150 Railside Rd, North York, ON M3A 1A3

Hourly Rate: $23.67

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $23.67 to $25.78 with a maximum of $27.88.

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.