Case Worker – Transitional & Emergency Services

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

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.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

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

This is a full-time position at 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• 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 behaviour
• 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.

Education:

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
• Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
• Criminal Police Record Check
• Non-violent crisis intervention training
• Immunization for Hepatitis B
• Vaccination against Tuberculosis
• WHMIS Training
• Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Child Abuse Registry Check
• Driver’s Abstract

Experience:

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