CPS Case Manager

** 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.
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* Job Description:

**** Position Purpose

Summary:

** Schedule will vary according to requirements and responsibilities – evening and weekend work will be required. Shifts include a ½ hour paid meal break where applicable. Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule. Shifts can include the following: days, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

The Case Manager
- Community Participant Supports (CPS) will plan and implement individual, goal-centered programs and offer support in workplace settings for adult with developmental disabilities participating within the CPS Lawson Ministries program and in the community. They will provide programming that is supportive and nurturing to individuals that require support within the residential program where required.
* To promote greater independence and strive towards the highest quality of living possible.
* To promote an environment and programs that are both supportive, nurturing and fostering independence with everyday living gears toward persons goals
* To assist the persons supported in meeting their emotional and psychological needs. Being involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Person directed plans in conjunction with persons supported, team members, other staff and professionals, as well as the evaluation of such plans.
* To ensure that the persons supported physical needs (food, clothing, shelter) are well met and the provision of personal needs care as required
* To promote inclusion within persons supported community
** Accountabilities:
*** To have working knowledge of the application and maintenance of person directed plans along with policy and procedures within the Salvation Army for each person in your specific program.
* Responsible for organizing transportation of clients to and from specific destinations as required
* To train new staff and provide complete program orientation as well as work with program participants.
* To support the efforts made to meet persons supported spiritual needs by way of demonstrated interest and participation in programming activities where necessary.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological and social dynamics of working with persons who have a developmental diagnosis and behavioural needs.
* Working co-operatively with the day program team, support networks and as needed residential counsellors s in providing coordinated and consistent approaches to persons supported.
* To endeavour to develop strong therapeutic relationships with persons supported and their families.
* Ensure the proper and accurate recording of all daily logs, shift reports, incident reports, etc. using the AIMS software
* Accompany all required professional appointments for persons supported that are scheduled, document as necessary
* Trained in medication dispensing. Responsible for the administration and accurate documentation of and ordering medications
* Ensure the general upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance of work space and main office.
* Responsible to assist with any type of client emergencies that may arise during the shift. Other duties as assigned by the Supervising staff, Director of Operation or Executive Director
** CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
**** Governance*
* ** Boards and Councils:
** None
* * Internal:
*** Regular interaction with shift supervisor and other team members
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