Caseworker

The Caseworker provides supervision and support for clients/residents as required by The Salvation Army and funding contract policies and procedures.

• Monitors the environment and clients/residents to ensure safety and security; completes regular client/resident status checks and room searches as required
• Develops and implements case management of assigned clients/residents; assists clients/residents in establishing goals, monitoring progress, and prepares discharge plan
• Maintains and updates all appropriate documentation (including in-out and incident log books) related to clients/residents and initiates any new documentation; complete all reports required by the funder and The Salvation Army
• Coordinates and facilitates resident programming as required
• Conducts all required shift change procedures prior to and after shift change
• Performs intake and discharge procedures for clients/residents as assigned
• Monitors appropriate behaviour; intervenes in crisis situations, provides emotional support and advocacy as required
• Engages in the development of inter-personal relationships that promote dignity and respect
• Escorts residents in the community when necessary and monitors behaviour
• Liaises with Police, funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, other community service providers and other staff members
• Provides orientation to newly hired staff, volunteers, students
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum education level attained:

The successful job applicant will have completed more than two (2) years of Community College.
NOTE:  An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

Special licenses, diplomas, certifications or requirements:

The successful applicant will hold/have:

Diploma or Degree in related social services field

Minimum prior related experience

One year but less than three years of prior related experience, including frontline casework experience in a social service environment.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Food safe, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, police background check

HOURS:  Monday- Friday : 3:30 PM- 11:30 PM

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

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. 

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

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.