Temporary Full Time Residential Night Primary Case Worker

To ensure efficient, safe and secure operation of an open custody / open detention facility through a high level of resident supervision and staff team support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise residents in the facility
• Accept direction from the Senior Counsellor
• Complete duties, reports and logs as per shift description
• Work a rotation of two weeks of overnight shifts from 12 am to 8 am and one week of afternoon shifts from 4 pm to 12 am
• Communicate and enforce facility rules while maintaining discipline and safety
• Follow policies and procedures of The Salvation Army Correctional & Justice services – Cuthbert House, The Salvation Army and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services
• Assist in the provision of comprehensive case management for assigned clients
• Provide individual counseling
• Assist with completing case management plan for each assigned resident within 30 days of entry into the custody and assist with the completion of regular updates thereafter
• Assist clients to address their criminogenic issues
• File closure procedures and other shift responsibilities
• Deal with interpersonal relationships within Cuthbert House in a therapeutic manner
• Observe, assess and document resident behavior and ongoing progress in a factual manner
• Deal with serious incidents and crisis in a safe and therapeutic manner
• Appear in court when necessary
• Supervise the delivery of medication as required
• Assure residents are provided with appropriate medical attention
• Escort residents in a lawful, safe and expedient manner as required
• Challenge and address criminal conduct and thinking
• Refer clients to outside resources and counseling when needed
• Support the mission of The Salvation Army
• Support clients in fulfilling their spiritual needs
• Deliver group programming when required
• Provide supervision and feedback to student placements
• Complete sundry duties for required housekeeping and maintenance duties in the facility

Education/Certifications:

• Degree or diploma in Social Science, Corrections, Childcare or Social Services
• CPR/ First Aid Training

Experience:

• Related experience

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of correctional practices

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract
• Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring, as well as updated annually

HOURS: 40 hours per week

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.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.