Justice Direct Support Worker

** 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:

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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…