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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 Weekend Program Coordinator assists in planning and implementing service delivery for individuals in the Correctional Residential Facility and homeless shelter at the Brantford Booth Centre. The role provides confidential corrections counselling, education, case management and support to individuals, families and the community to promote healthy lifestyles, healthy choices, client stability and successful community integration. The incumbent delivers direct one-on-one support, conducts assigned group work, provides direction to staff, checks results, and generally works alongside the team. The incumbent supervises full-time, part-time and/or casual relief employees across multiple departments during the shift and has input into, and may participate in, hiring, orientation, evaluation and discipline of staff.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Serve actively as a member of the management team for the Brantford Booth Centre.
- Provide oversight and supervision of Social Service staff and the day-to-day operation of programs in accordance with the mission, values, policies and procedures of The Salvation Army.
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, treatment plans, referrals and integration of required services for assigned clients/residents.
- Develop and implement case management plans for assigned clients/residents, including establishing goals, monitoring progress and supporting program completion.
- Counsel clients/residents individually or in a group setting and provide corrections counselling, relapse prevention, early intervention, follow-up and aftercare support as required.
- Conduct assigned group work and provide education to individuals and families about the causes and effects of addictions and related recovery needs.
- Perform intake and discharge procedures for clients/residents as assigned, including reviews of client files provided by Correctional Service Canada and attendance at CAT meetings before accepting clients to the Booth Centre.
- Conduct yearly visits to local federal institutions, interview potential clients and initiate intake.
- Attend and facilitate case conferences with the Case Management Team and present case reports and client progress at regularly scheduled team meetings.
- Provide written or oral reports on the progress of assigned clients to the Executive Director, Residential Services Manager or designate when required.
- Refer clients to appropriate supports for personal care, employment, education, practical everyday needs, recovery needs, spiritual care and cultural practices.
- Liaise with Police, Ministry of Social Services, Provincial Court, Correctional Service Canada, community agencies, family members and other staff as required.
- Maintain an active interest in all phases of the residential program and suggest improvements as appropriate.
- Provide backup support to the front desk and/or other program areas as needed.
- Ensure duties assigned are completed in an appropriate, safe and efficient manner by the end of each respective shift.
- Provide support and supervision to staff during shifts, including crisis intervention, conflict diffusion, problem solving and initial response to resident grievances to help ensure the safety of residents and staff.
- Complete staff scheduling to ensure coverage for vacant shifts, including sick relief, statutory holiday coverage and vacation coverage.
- Provide direction and support services to staff as required and act as workflow coordinator for team practices.
- Participate in daily shift changes to ensure proper transmission of information from one shift to another.
- Monitor and check logs to ensure completion of regular security checks.
- Identify staff training requirements and make recommendations regarding staff development for those supervised.
- Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings, service training, supervision and formal evaluation sessions.
- May chair monthly or as-needed planning meetings for clients and other Social Services Workers.
- Represent the
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