Relief Residential Counsellor

Overview

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. 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.

Residential Counsellor - Relief, Broadview Village

Relief Residential Counsellor House 3

Statement Of Purpose: To provide support & advocacy for residents in meeting goals and needs

Accountable To: Manager, Residential Programs
(CIC - for program needs as required)

• Developmental Services Worker diploma or other equivalent degree/diploma related to human services preferred
• 6-12 month’s experience working with people who have developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges
• Experience in individual program planning preferred
• Valid Standard First Aid certificate (including CPR) & NVCI completed or must be acquired in first three months
• Training and/or experience in medication administration
• Behaviour management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to provide a supportive and nurturing environment
• Computer skills (MS Office, internet, learning management system, etc.)
• Training and/or experience in personal care (i.e., assisting with G-tube feedings, continence devices) is an asset
• Training and/or experience in supporting individuals through ambulation, mobilizers, transfers are assets
• Valid driver’s license and French-language skills are assets

Program

• Know and respond to safety and health care needs of residents
• Act as a role model for all residents as reflected by appearance, behaviour and attitude
• Provide support for residents’ personal development as decided through individual support planning (ISP)
• Advocating on residents’ behalf/facilitating self-advocacy to community supports in collaboration with colleagues and other healthcare professionals
• Ensuring learning opportunities are provided utilizing agency and community resources
• Fostering independence in residents including supervising and assisting residents with meal preparation and clean-up and other daily living skills
• Administer medication as prescribed and according to policies and procedures
• Support resident involvement in leisure activities (Christian education, bowling, special events, etc.)
• Complete/maintain resident records, shift reports and update communication book
• Follow and promote the agency’s and site program goals and philosophy
• Track, compile, analyze and make recommendations based on resident data

Household Organization

• Adhere to site menu plan and food restrictions
• Ensure the general site appearance is clean and tidy before the shift is completed
• Maintain and account for use of site and resident monies, TTC tokens, taxi chits and household supplies
• Complete daily household routines as required (cooking, groceries, laundry and cleaning, etc.)

Health & Safety

• Comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations
• Adhere to agency’s Health & Safety policies and program
• Complete daily walkthroughs/inspections of site as assigned
• Report/complete and forward maintenance requisition forms to main office
• Report accidents/injuries/workplace hazards in a timely manner
• Responsible use of agency’s vehicles, equipment and property
• Follow the principles of nonviolent crisis intervention philosophy

Physical/Work Details

• PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY
  
  REQUIRED:
  
  The job requires bending/ twisting/lifting up to 50 lbs, considerable walking, standing, writing; computer work, and housekeeping.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  The work environment is typically in a group home facility…