Life Skills Coach

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Toronto seeks a Life Skills Counsellor to provide essential support to program participants. This full-time role involves establishing professional counselling relationships, crisis intervention, and facilitating activities. Candidates should be pursuing education in Social Services and possess strong communication and crisis intervention skills. The position offers a competitive salary range from $17.61 to $22.01 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a related post-secondary education.
• Counselling experience in Mental Health or Developmental Challenges is an asset.
• Ability to model desirable work behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective professional counselling relationships.
• Provide crisis intervention and supportive counselling as needed.
• Instruct and supervise clients in performing work activities on assigned assembly lines.

Skills

Counselling skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing post-secondary studies in Social Services

Life Skills Coaching Certificate

Tools

MS Office

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 :

The Life Skills Counsellor provides support to program participants within established policies and procedures including : Employment Standards Collective Agreements payroll procedures Salvation Army Accreditation and Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act 2008 (SIPDDA).

ACCOUNTABILITIES : Service

Establish and maintain purposeful effective and appropriate professional counselling relationships

Provide crisis intervention supportive counselling and advocacy when

required

Receiving input from the members to plan activities groups and outings

Being responsible for facilitating and supervising activities such as games cooking arts and crafts and sports

Encouraging active participation of the membership by participating alongside members

Being responsible for outreach to potential members and current members to encourage participation

Instruct and supervise clients in performing work activities on assigned assembly lines within the workshop / workfloor

Assign clients to work activities based on the production need and on their individual functioning level

Ensure Quality and production on the assembly lines as well as completion of projects on the work floor

Ensure the appropriate safety procedures are followed at all times and to assist with all aspects of workplace safety and cleanliness

Responsible for supervision of the Workfloor on assigned shifts and to fulfill duties as back-up when another staff is absent

Demonstrate acceptable professional behaviour as outlined in the policies and procedures of the Agency and in the Social Work Code of Ethics

Organizational

Be involved the Social Recreation Club and the Food Preparation Training Program grocery shopping food delivery for Meals that Heal Program

Ensure Client work activity on assigned lines meets customer specifications

Participate and hold membership in committees and meetings as required

Participate constructively and energetically as a responsible team member

Be responsible for professional self-development maintain up to date mandatory training record

Have knowledge of Agency philosophy policy and procedures and to ensure these are upheld

Perform other related duties as required.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT :

Governance Boards and Councils :

None

MANAGERIAL / TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY :

Reports to the Program Supervisor

No direct reports

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT :

No expenditure authority

WORKING CONDITIONS :

35 hours per week Monday through Friday from 8 : 30 am to 4 : 00 pm for a duration of 8 weeks

Exposure to dirt bodily fluids bodily waste

Noise

Dealing with angry and abusive people

Other dangerous situations

Handling garbage

Verbal abuse

Odours

Physical attacks by others (i.e. being attacked by a resident)

Exposure to infectious diseases

Sharp objects

Ability to lift / move up to 50 lbs. and apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS SKILLS :

Education Qualifications and Certifications :

Currently pursuing a related education in post-secondary studies (Social Services Human Services or Developmental Service Worker).

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Counselling experience in Mental Health Developmental Challenges or Addictions field is an asset

Life Skills Coaching Certificate preferred

Ability to model desirable work behaviours

Demonstrated documentation skills

Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the agency

Experience and Knowledge Requirements :

Experience working with people with mental health challenges and preferably working with individuals who have a dual diagnosis of mental health challenges and developmental disabilities

Strong counselling / de-escalation skills is an asset

Experience in a Social Services Agency is an asset

Training

Understanding and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army

Skills and Capabilities :

Computer skills including MS Office (Access Excel Word etc.) internet research invoices and email

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills leadership skills and a collaborative team approach to create a working climate that is positive and mutually supportive

Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to a fast-changing environment

Strong organizational skills time management skills

Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of safe operation of machinery and equipment associated with the movement of goods in a warehouse setting

The ability to maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information is mandatory

Demonstrated commitment and ability to treat others with respect dignity and tact as well as the ability to care for people with differing abilities

Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development

Demonstrates relevant understanding of and compliance with legislative knowledge of the Employment Standards Act Human Rights Act collective agreement and other applicable legislation as required

Supports the Vision Mission and Values of The Salvation Army Broadview Village

Valid Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR Level C

Ability to achieve Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certificate upon hire

It is an expectation of the role to be certified in Standard First Aid / CPR and NCI and use it in practice on a regular basis

Ability to lift / move up to 50 lbs. and apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position.

A clear vulnerable sector screening completed no less than 2 months prior to date of hire

Valid drivers license an asset and clean drivers abstract required

Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the agency

Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

Compensation :

The target hiring range for this position is $17.61 to $22.01 with a maximum of $26.41.

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 if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 17 - 22