Counsellor - Community Residential Facility

4 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada The Salvation Army - Victoria ARC Full time

The Salvation Army Community-Based Residential Facility (CRF) is a federal half-way house and its clientele work on a system of gradual, supervised release while they reside at the facility. The CRF’s priority is to assist and empower parolees - while managing their risk - to integrate them into the community and assist them in becoming self-sufficient and independent.

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.

**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 everyone’s worth.

**Stewardship**:We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

**POSITION PURPOSE**
- To liaise between Community Residential Facility (CRF) Caseload Clients, Institutional and Parole Office staff and to provide individual Counselling/Assistance to CRF Client caseload under the direction of the Manager.
- Work with parole officer assigned to the high-risk offender, CSC staff and, when appropriate, relevant members of the community mental health team (including discharge planners and community mental health specialists), in developing releases/intervention plans as well as monitoring activities following release.
- Provide on-going support to the offender during the time he is a resident of the CRF and ensure that the transition to less restrictive movement is managed in a way which enhances the possibility of successful reintegration into society.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Maintains CRF caseload of 10 + clients and provides assistance, counselling and serving as liaison between client and respective Parole Officer.
- Conducts weekly meetings with caseload clients and uploads information to the Case Administration Management System (CAMS).
- Develops Resident Action Plan (rap), consistent with the offender’s Correctional Plan, with the participation of the offender and the supervising Parole Officer. It must be completed within thirty (30) days of the offender’s arrival at the facility.
- Provides progress review at least once every forty-five (45) days in order to assess the offender’s progress in relations to the RAP, and to determine whether the services are adequate, still necessary, or whether other services may be needed.
- Uploads RAPs and Reviews to Offender Management System (OMS) and provides hard copy reports to the Parole Office for the required signatures.
- Liaises with community parole/case management team.
- Maintains and updates CRF caseload file information as directed by the Manager: CRF (i.e. Running Interview notes; CSC file documentation).
- Attends and provides weekly case management update at weekly case management meetings.
- Must be prepared to participate in upgrading/training at the discretion of the CRF management.
- Facilitates CRF programs as directed by CRF Management.
- Performs CRF Intake Counsellor role.
- Must have an intimate working knowledge of The Salvation Army ARC and CRF policies and procedures with all actions based on strict adherence to same.
- Conscientiously observes the confidential nature of the ARC’s service to its clients and all residents of the CRF.
- Receives all clients and residents in a professional manner.
- Monitors access to and security of the CRF/ARC.
- May perform other related duties as assigned.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Must possess post-secondary education related to criminology, psychology or social work
- A minimum of two year's related experience
- Must understand and reflect the ARC Philosophy, Standards, and Tenets.
- Must possess suitable typing skills, and basic computer literacy
- Must be calm in busy and sometimes stressful situations.
- Must be well organized.
- Must be presentable in appearance in accordance with ARC standards.
- Must possess a valid class 5 Driver's License.
- Must possess and maintain an active valid First Aid\C.P.R. certificate.
- Must have effective oral and communication skills.
- Must have the ability to understand and be sensitive to cultural differences.

**HOURS**: 37.5 per week:
Saturday - Sunday 8am-4pm,
Monday - Tuesday 4pm-12am,
Wednesday - Flex Day

**Salary**: $26.00-$27.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2021-02-22

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