Caseworker

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.

Job Summary:

To render direct casework , including group work,  to assist clients within Bethany Home  while adhering to the policies and procedures of The Salvation Army.

This is a permanent part-time position at 20 hours per week.

• Responsible for managing an assigned client case load which is made up of clients who are currently residing at Bethany Home
• Follows up on initial client intakes and reviews the Program’s rules and regulations with clients
• Casework duties, including analysis of data, formulation of treatment plan, implement and support the treatment plan only in as much as it is consistent with the program policies
• Conduct individual casework sessions with assigned clients, keeping records as to the nature of each session. Make self available to other clients as required.
• Observe all clients, work with in a therapeutic manner if necessary, document observances of the client along with actions taken by the Caseworker
• Plan, organize, and offer group programs in consultation with Supervisor
• Follow up with out-of-building clients as necessary
• Contact other social service agencies regarding client situation, or for the purpose of inter-agency referrals, or client data
• Actively pursue personal and professional development through reading relevant literature, and attending relevant workshops, seminar, and conferences.
• Maintain an active interest in all phases of Program and suggest improvements to same
• Carry out an increasing role in interpreting Program to the community
• Communicate and cooperate with all co-workers are respectfully, openly and honestly as security and confidentiality will allow at all times
• Practice professional code of ethics
• Adhere to standards consistent with the values and philosophy of The Salvation Army
• Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and service training
• Engage in formal evaluation sessions with your direct supervisor after probation period and annually thereafter
• Be able to consent to and meet the necessary security clearance criteria as determined by The Salvation Army
• Read and follow the Policy & Procedures Manual and the Employee Handbook
• Liaise and work with other Salvation Army Ministry Units
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Present to Supervisor, when required, written or oral reports on the conduct recovery plan and progress of each assigned client
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, legible and current client file records
• Prepare exit summaries for each client
• Record unusual or out of character behaviours noticed in daily log book at the Front Desk

Minimum Education Level Attained:

The individual may have a diploma or degree in Social Work or a related discipline.

Special Licenses, Diplomas, Certifications or Requirements:

• First Aid/CPR “C”
• Driver’s Abstract
• Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

Minimum Prior Related Experience:

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

Physical Effort/Dexterity Required:

• Will be required to lift weighted objects of up to 20 pounds on occasion (bedding, food hampers, donations, etc.)

Concentration Required:

• The performance of the job requires continuously monitoring the environment, frequently interacting with clients, attentive listening, and moderate attention when recording information.

Work Environment:

• The role is typically in residential settings and will have increased possibility of exposure to angry and abusive people, bodily fluids, waste, odors, drugs, alcohol, toxic chemicals, infectious diseases, sharp objects (i.e. needle sticks, knives and weapons), and other disagreeable conditions normally found when dealing with marginalized clients

Exposure to Hazards:

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to the following:

• Physical attacks by others
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Exposure to bodily fluids
• Sharp objects
• Other dangerous situations

Precautionary Measures:

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
• WHMIS training
• Armatus Abuse Prevention Training
• Non-violent crisis intervention training

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.

Internal Applicants, please advise your supervisor of your intentions as soon as you know your application is being considered- normally at the stage where you are being interviewed.