CRF Support Worker (Full-time)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Salvation Army British Columbia

POSITION: CRF Support Worker (Regular, Full-time)

FACILITY : Belkin House Vancouver

JOB NO.: 25-001

OBJECTIVE

To ensure that the proper supervision and support is given to each CSC client as required by The Salvation Army, The Correctional Service of Canada and funding policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To enforce house rules to residents
• To assist in the logging in and out of CSC clients; to spot-check, when appropriate or required, residents’ whereabouts and communicate the results of this in the log book
• To do bed checks and security rounds, and to document this in the CSC Duty Log and to communicate regularly with the CRF Manager, Caseworkers and Parole Officers on client concerns
• To pack and inventory client effects
• To assist with properly storing and recording client medications
• To contact the RDO when necessary, and to document situation and circumstances in the CSC Duty Log
• To fill out UAL form & fax to VPD when necessary
• To distribute meal tickets to residents, as per current procedure
• To maintain confidential (Protected “B”) resident documentation; sharing information only as it is required to ensure the safety of staff and other residents
• To properly file all CSC documents in a secure location
• To establish good working relationships with Parole Officers, CRF staff, police and other personnel working within the Correctional field
• To intake new clients, in the event of Caseworker absence
• To prepare blank intake document packages
• To attend, as required, case conferences
• To assist in conducting room searches as necessary
• To provide, as necessary, “wake up calls” for clients
• To assist with distributing funds when necessary
• To perform other relevant duties as required by the Manager, Community Resource Facility
• To demonstrate compassion in the administration of policies and procedures and to support, where and when possible, the efforts of all residents and co-workers. Interactions with all peoples must be respectful, honest, and caring. Assertiveness is not to be construed as aggressiveness and mannerisms must reflect desired behavior
• Employees are expected to take appropriate corrective action and report conditions which may negatively impact the facility’s fundamental values or physical assets
• To develop professionally through workshops and conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently working towards or holding certification in Criminology or related field.
• Correctional or social service background, or related experience an asset
• Current First Aid /CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or willingness to be trained

OTHER CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Successful obtainment of Enhanced Reliability Status Security Clearance
• Successful obtainment of clearance through The Salvation Army Child Abuse Registry
• Successful obtainment of clearance through the Criminal Record Check under the Criminal Records Review Act

SALARY : Per Collective Agreement

TERMS : Regular, Full-time (40 hours/week)

DAYS & TIME : Monday to Friday; (12:00a.m. – 8:30a.m.) Overnight shift with one 30mins. unpaid break

NO. OF VACANCIES : 1

Interested applicants must respond in writing by January 22nd, 2025 by 4:00p.m. and quote CRF Support Worker – FT Overnight (Job No. 25-001) to:

EMAIL: Abigail.Low@salvationarmy.ca

Internal Applicants: Please advise Department Heads of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS