Correctional Worker
- Kitchener, ON
- On-site
- Posted Oct 1, 2026
- 1 position
$21–$21 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Apply by
- Oct 29, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Handle reception duties, maintain logs and client files, communicate release conditions and facility guidelines, and safeguard confidential information. Monitor client behavior and facility security, conduct bed and wellness checks, and document and report occurrences to management and Correctional Service Canada.
Job details
Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. 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. Job Description The Salvation Army – Canada and Bermuda Territory Correctional Worker II - Job Description Position Title: Correctional Worker II POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY: New Directions Community Residential Facility, (CRF) provides residential support to adult male offenders who are conditionally released to the community. The CWII supports the mission of The Salvation Army through positive interactions with clients by fulfilling main reception duties. Accountabilities Communication Responsible for maintaining and entering information into logs Receives incoming calls Communicate conditions of release and CRF guidelines to clients Monitoring To observe and monitor client behaviour Monitor security of the facility with the use of security cameras To conduct bed checks and wellness checks of clients Documenting and reporting occurrences to management and CSC Documentation To prepare and maintain documentation for client files To create, maintain and secure the safeguarding of protected information To prepare documentation in compliance with H&S procedures Critical Relationship Management Governance Boards and Councils: None Internal Reports to the Director of Operations or designate External Receives updates from CSC partners Financial And Materials Management Responsible for the safeguarding of protected information and equipment Enter materials management requirements for this position. Working Conditions Performs duties in the community residential facility No travel required The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct. Education, Qualifications And Certifications Completion of Secondary School Diploma Post-secondary studies in Social Services Current First Aid/CPR certification Non-violent Crisis Intervention training or conflict management an asset Provide an original copy of a Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance through Correctional Service Canada required Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements Minimum of one year of prior related experience in criminal justice or social services Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities. Skills and Capabilities: Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills. Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility. Strong oral communication Skills Self-motivated and disciplined Experience/working knowledge in word processing/spreadsheet use Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $21.19 to $21.44 with a maximum of $21.69. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
What you’ll do
Handle reception duties, maintain logs and client files, communicate release conditions and facility guidelines, and safeguard confidential information. Monitor client behavior and facility security, conduct bed and wellness checks, and document and report occurrences to management and Correctional Service Canada.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school diploma, post-secondary studies in Social Services, current First Aid/CPR certification, and at least one year of related criminal justice or social services experience. A satisfactory criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening and enhanced reliability security clearance through Correctional Service Canada are required; non-violent crisis intervention or conflict management training is an asset.
Listed skills
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Documentation · Preferred
- discipline · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Attention To Detail
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Integrity
- Confidentiality
- Professional Ethics
- Fairness
- Flexibility
- Oral Communication
- Self-Motivation
- Discipline
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheet Use
- Client Monitoring
- Documentation
- Conflict Management
Job areas
- Social Services
- Security & Safety
- Administrative
- Government & Public Sector