Temporary Full Time Student Community Support Worker (8 weeks) - The Salvation Army - Toronto, ON

Service

• The incumbent will learn how to provide individualized counselling services to a caseload of 3-4 clients within the rehabilitation model, philosophy, and policies of the agency.


• To establish and maintain purposeful, effective and appropriate professional counselling relationships.


• To assess client needs and design and implement a goal-oriented rehabilitation plan with each client.


• To actively seek employment opportunities and/or volunteer opportunities for clients.


• The incumbent will work with the client on-site to provide training, support, job coaching, supervision and quality control.


• To notify the supervisor immediately of any problems between the employer and or client(s) and any significant observations and/or behavioural issues regarding the clients.


• To be aware of all aspects of workplace safety and cleanliness.


• To be mentally alert and physically fit in order to perform duties

Organizational

• Be aware of Agency philosophy, values, policy and procedures and to ensure that these are upheld


• Model appropriate professional and ethical behaviour, especially concerning participant confidentiality, respect and dignity, self-determination and informed consent, and health and safety


• Establish and maintain appropriate professional helping relationships with participants


• Report any significant challenges and participant observations and observations to supervisor


• Actively participate in regular supervision with Program Director / Program Supervisor

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma


• Post-Secondary Social Services program student desired


• Second language desired to support culturally diverse group of participants (Preferably Cantonese)


• Good oral and written English communication skills


• Good interpersonal skills


• Good organizational and problem solving skills


• Ability to plan ahead and motivate others to handle assigned tasks


• Basic computer skills and familiarity with the MS Office suite


• Comfortable working with people with psychiatric and developmental disabilities


• Experience in a rehabilitation setting is an asset


• A clear vulnerable sector police reference check


• On line Armatus Abuse Training

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

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

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

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. Each position contributes to the mission of The Salvation Army.