- SERVICE AREA: Residential
- LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario (Broadview Avenue & O'Connor Drive) area.
- POSITION STATUS: Full-time Residential Counsellor, Prime Worker
- HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week, currently scheduled Monday to Friday morning, afternoon and evening shifts; rotating as applicable.
- HOURLY PAY RATE: Starting at $27.29 per hour.
- Closing Date: June 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm
Who We Are
The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity. Broadview Village has 40+ years of providing outstanding support to adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
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.
Core Values
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:
Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyones worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us
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.
At Broadview Village we are committed to living as an inclusive organizational culture by:
- Purposefully cultivating and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion of all persons regardless of their differences
- Not accepting any discrimination, intolerance or inequitable treatment and committing to working together to combat these actions wherever they may be found
- Valuing the unique differences inherent in all of us
- Gaining inspiration and support through the collective voices and actions of all of us
Why Join our Team?
By becoming a staff member with The Salvation Army, you will:
- Enjoy a flexible schedule
- Work within an employee culture that values career development through succession planning, skills based training and internal mentorship.
- Maintain your health and well-being with a corporate membership discount to Goodlife Fitness
- Have access to various employer-paid training and tuition assistance programs
- Benefit from employee programs for short and long-term disability, RRSP contributions and employee and family assistance plans
- Be recognized for your valued contribution by our employee recognition and celebration programs
- Benefit from Leaders who have adopted the Servant Leadership model we are here to support you.
- Be a part of setting trends in a focused, highly collaborative and diverse work culture
- Take pride in making a meaningful and impactful difference the lives of those we serve
- Nurture a passion for working with vulnerable people
- love what you do and do what you love
About the Role:
We are currently hiring a Full-Time Residential Counsellors, Prime Worker. This position reports to the Residential Manager and is currently assigned to work in the Toronto, Ontario (Broadview Avenue & O'Connor Drive) area. This is a full-time position that works 40 hours per week, currently scheduled to work Monday to Friday morning, afternoon, and evening shifts; rotating as applicable. Flexible to meet program needs, location and hours of work may change based on organizational and programmatic needs.
This position requires someone who has a passion for and takes initiative in the creation and implementation of programming in areas such as: personal care & hygiene, advocacy, and community integration. The capacity to work collaboratively within a team is required, as well as with a large number of stakeholders including: healthcare professionals, consultants, colleagues, community members, family members and friends. This position also requires a resilient direct support professional who is confident in navigating conflict, overcoming obstacles, and who is creative in providing support to individuals in crisis.
The Residential Counsellor must ensure that their activities are in compliance with established legislation, and policies and procedures including: Employment Standards; Occupational Health & Safety Standards; Collective Agreements; Payroll Procedures; Salvation Army Accreditation; and Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008 (SIPDDA).
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Creating support protocols, completing behavioural and mental health assessments, and ensuring completion of medical assessments and reports
- Providing support for residents personal development including creating individual support planning (ISP) documents and monthly follow up Program Review Documents.
- Functioning as prime advocate for residents and facilitating self-advocacy to community supports in collaboration with colleagues and other healthcare professionals
- Collecting and analyzing data and anecdotal information to continually develop optimal support plans
- Overseeing resident personal belonging inventories
- Medication administration and coordination of health/medical appointments
- Providing financial support to residents in payment of expenses as well as maintaining accurate & timely records of resident finances
- Ensuring learning opportunities are provided utilizing agency and community resources. Includes planning and participating in community outings and daytime/weekend trips, etc.
- Fostering independence in residents including supervising and assisting residents with meal preparation & clean-up
- Maintaining cleanliness of program site, ensuring health and safety protocols are closely followed
- Providing orientation and/or support to co-workers, students, volunteers and/or family members
- Following and promoting the agencys and House program goal and philosophy
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Completed 2-3 year Developmental Services Worker Diploma or other equivalent degree/diploma related to human services
- Preferred minimum 2-5 years experience working with people with developmental disabilities and preferably working with individuals who have a dual diagnosis of mental health challenges and developmental disabilities
- Experience with writing, implementing and updating Individual Support Planning
- Strong counselling/de-escalation support skills required
- Medication administration experience preferred
- Valid Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR, Level C
- Ability to achieve Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certificate upon hire
- A clear vulnerable sector screening, completed no less than 2 months prior to date of hire
- It is an expectation of the role to be certified in Standard First Aid/ CPR and NCI and use it in practice on a regular basis
- Valid drivers license an asset, and clean drivers abstract required
- Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the agency
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Exposure to dirt, bodily fluids, bodily waste
- Noise
- Dealing with angry and abusive people
- Handling garbage
- Verbal abuse
- Odours
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
This is a Bargaining Unit position represented by OPSEU Local 550
