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Description
JOB PURPOSE:
The Caseworker at our Community Outreach Centre provides supervision and support for clients/residents as required by The Salvation Army and funding contract policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:
- 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.
- Provides safe storage and recording of prescribed medications.
- 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.
- Distributes funds to residents in accordance with established guidelines.
- Engages in the development of inter-personal relationships that promote dignity and respect.
- Performs required scheduled check-ins of residents on passes in community; escorts residents in the community when necessary and monitors behavior.
- Liaises with Police, funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, and other staff members.
- Provides orientation to newly hired staff, volunteers, students.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED:
The successful job applicant will have completed more than two (2) years of Community College.
The successful applicant will hold/have:
- Diploma or Degree in related social services field
- **See Precautionary Measures**
NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE:
The incumbent must have the following experience before hire:
– One year but less than three years of prior related experience, including frontline casework experience in a social service environment.
PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED:
The performance of the job requires a moderate amount of keyboarding/manual record keeping, and occasionally lifting/packing clients/resident’s property/personal effects and engaging in recreational activities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The incumbent’s work environment is typically in an office at a facility setting.
The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
- Isolation
- Dealing with angry people and verbal abuse
- Abusive people
- Work schedule affecting lifestyle
- Exposure to bodily fluids and bodily waste
- Exposure to drugs and alcohol
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:
The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):
- Universal Precautions
- Immunization for Hepatitis B
- Vaccination against Tuberculosis
- Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
- Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC)
- Non-violent crisis intervention training
Hours: 40 hours per week – may be required to work some evening shifts.
Interested applicants must respond in writing by October 20th, 2021 to:
Hiring Committee
E-mail: [email protected]
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
“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.
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