Full Time Community Service Order Caseworker

The caseworker will create a supportive environment in which participants of the CSO program may take accountability for their actions by serving the community during their court ordered time.  The caseworker will ensure these hours are completed within imposed parole and probation guidelines

Program Delivery and Development

• Maintain a minimum caseload of 120 ongoing client cases (minimum 60 for PT caseworker)
• Ensure case managers/supervisor PPO provide appropriate information in writing to CJS prior to placement of the client
• Completes client intake, risk assessments and termination summaries to funders standards
• Select work placements based on matching a client’s skills and interests to the needs of the placement agency; contact the placement agency to determine the clients suitability
• Confirm that the client is completing his/her hours and assist client in fulfilling his/her CSO responsibilities
• Ensure clients comply with CSO conditions imposed by the courts and contact the case manager/PPO if the client has failed to comply with a condition of the order
• Counsels clients concerning their compliance with program requirements
• Monitors clients’ CSO activities and keeps case notes as per funders standards
• Liaises with the client’s supervising case manager, probation office
• Maintain monthly contact with placements agencies to ensure clients are compiling with court orders
• Attends court as required when requested by court and police services
• Advocates on behalf of clients in association with their community support network
• Responds to program evaluations to adapt and improve program content
• May require you to travel up to 200 KM outside of the City of Ottawa on a twice-monthly basis

Administration

• Complete monthly reports on all clients and submit to funder
• Prepare and submits monthly, quarterly and annual statistical reports to the ministry and The Salvation Army as required
• Assigns, checks and monitors the work of student placements

Health and Safety

• Notify the Manager of CJS immediately if a client has an accident or injury at a work placement
• Adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures in place; complies with all instructions from the employer concerning health and safety as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and WSIB
• Ensures all procedures, rules and guidelines for the safety and security of clients and staff are enforced and

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• May deal with angry and abusive clients
• May encounter verbal abuse

• Completed post-secondary education in social work, criminology or similar discipline or relevant work experience

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience working within the criminal justice system
• Experience working with a marginalized population

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft, Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Bilingualism (English & French) an asset
• Valid “G” Driver’s License required and access to a vehicle
• 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

HOURS: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada.  The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

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.