Justice Direct Support Worker

salvationarmyca; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army CRF in Saskatoon seeks a dedicated program support worker to supervise residents transitioning from federal custody, ensuring safety and dignity. You will document daily activities, implement care plans, and assist residents in accessing medical care and community resources within a respectful environment.

Attention to detail, timely reporting and collaboration with Case Management are essential as you help maintain a safe, supportive setting 24/7.

Qualifications

• Provide general support and supervision to residents to meet emotional, psychological and physical needs.
• Prepare and present shift exchanges for continuity and safety.
• Document daily activities and incidents as required.
• Assist in connecting clients to appropriate health supports and community resources.
• Maintain clean, safe and respectful residential environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support and supervision to residents to ensure that their emotional, psychological, and physical needs are met, adhering to the policies and procedures of the residence.
• Prepare and present shift exchange to share information with the next shift and provide consistency in the home for all residents and staff.
• Report incidents/issue that require immediate management intervention.
• Be aware of all residents and their activities, and follow through with case plans, expectations and required programming for each resident
• Care for residents' health needs and seek medical attention in a timely manner
• Ensure the safety of all the residents and the property, as per program standards
• Assist in connecting clients with appropriate health supports through referrals and community collaboration
• Know resources in the community such as the OARS clinic
• Complete assigned tasks in accordance with the organization policies, procedures, and standards to maintain a high level of quality, service, cleanliness, and safety while performing said tasks
• Ensure that the environment of the program is supportive, nurturing, and encourages a high degree of resident involvement including decision making. Be available to residents on a daily basis as needed.
• Prepare shift exchange and care for residents' needs.
• Document program requirements, process and report as needed.
• Keep timecards and support documents updated.
• Document daily activities and behaviours of residents in logbook Fill out incident reports as necessary.
• Develop and document options and recommendations to issues and problems as they arise.
• Monitoring of curfews.
• Monitor the security cameras throughout the shift.
• Able to carry out regular facility checks during the shift, including wellness checks, curfew checks, room checks and security rounds on residents, as per CRF program policies and procedures.
• Breathalyzing residents, as per program policies and procedures.
• Support residents in understanding the implications of options and decisions.
• Work with Case Management team to provide resident information that helps develop case plans, communicate effectively with residents so that they are aware of the supports, resources and rules that are here for them.
• Provide medication to residents.
• Able to respond to medical emergencies.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned by the program supervisor.
• Responsible for giving out linen, hygiene products etc.
• Conduct fire drills, as per policies and procedures.
• Remain vigilant, alert, awake and focused throughout the shift.
• Strictly follow program policies and procedures and implement these into daily tasks Maintain professional boundaries with residents.
• Other duties within reason as deemed necessary.

Skills

Resident supervision

Documentation

Safety & security

Health referrals

Case collaboration

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

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

Motivated by God's love, The Salvation Army CRF is dedicated to nurturing a safe, compassionate, healthy and respectful community. Crossroads New Frontiers Correctional Services Canada Community Residential Facility (CRF) Unit is dedicated to providing a safe, stable and positive residential setting for men coming out of the federal prison system, respecting cultural and religious diversity.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide general support and supervision to residents to ensure that their emotional, psychological, and physical needs are met, adhering to the policies and procedures of the residence.
• Prepare and present shift exchange to share information with the next shift and provide consistency in the home for all residents and staff.
• Report incidents/issue that require immediate management intervention.
• Be aware of all residents and their activities, and follow through with case plans, expectations and required programming for each resident
• Care for residents' health needs and seek medical attention in a timely manner
• Ensure the safety of all the residents and the property, as per program standards
• Assist in connecting clients with appropriate health supports through referrals and community collaboration
• Know resources in the community such as the OARS clinic
• Complete assigned tasks in accordance with the organization policies, procedures, and standards to maintain a high level of quality, service, cleanliness, and safety while performing said tasks
• Ensure that the environment of the program is supportive, nurturing, and encourages a high degree of resident involvement including decision making. Be available to residents on a daily basis as needed.
• Prepare shift exchange and care for residents' needs.
• Document program requirements, process and report as needed.
• Keep timecards and support documents updated.
• Document daily activities and behaviours of residents in logbook Fill out incident reports as necessary.
• Develop and document options and recommendations to issues and problems as they arise.
• Monitoring of curfews.
• Monitor the security cameras throughout the shift.
• Able to carry out regular facility checks during the shift, including wellness checks, curfew checks, room checks and security rounds on residents, as per CRF program policies and procedures.
• Breathalyzing residents, as per program policies and procedures.
• Support residents in understanding the implications of options and decisions.
• Work with Case Management team to provide resident information that helps develop case plans, communicate effectively with residents so that they are aware of the supports, resources and rules that are here for them.
• Provide medication to residents.
• Able to respond to medical emergencies.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned by the program supervisor.
• Responsible for giving out linen, hygiene products etc.
• Conduct fire drills, as per policies and procedures.
• Remain vigilant, alert, awake and focused throughout the shift.
• Strictly follow program policies and procedures and implement these into daily tasks Maintain professional boundaries with residents.
• Other duties within reason as deemed necessary.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Required to work in co-operation with other staff members in job related areas and treat all residents, and other transitional living program residents with respect, dignity and confidentiality.

Governance Boards and Councils:

None.

Internal:

Ministry Unit Staff, Case Management Team.

External:

Residents, government agencies and local community support services.

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports directly to: Justice Program Supervisor.

No formal managerial responsibility.

May show others how to perform certain duties and procedures.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT :

Hand out weekly allowances to residents.

Responsible for the safekeeping and proper distribution of materials: giving out linen, hygiene products etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working in a CRF unit with federal parolees.

Shifts required for daytime, nighttime and evenings - 24/7 facility.

Optional on call work ava