Cuthbert House is an Open custody/ Open Detention residential facility for male youth between the ages of 12-17, who are involved in the criminal justice system. Youth Worker Corrections' primary job is to provide supervision and maintain the safety and security of the facility and everyone living in it.Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Youth Worker Corrections helps ensures efficient safe and secure operation of an open custody / open detention facility through a high level of resident supervision and staff support. All responsibilities listed below are done at the direction of the Assistant Director or by management.

• This position is funded in part through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:
  • Is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of the employment.
  • Is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*: and,
  • Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
  • *International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident.
• Working towards a degree or diploma in Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Correction or Social Services and related experience
• Valid CPR and First Aid certificate

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Youth Justice is considered an asset

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr