Diversion & Intake Case Manager

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

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.

Position Purpose summary:
To assist clients through advocating and/or referrals in order to promote moving towards self-sufficiency. Accountabilities:
Client Services:
Uses intake information and gathers other information needed to determine eligibility and presenting issues according to established format. This will be done through questionnaires, forms and interviews. This data will meet the provisions of the Ontario Works Act in ensuring confidentiality of residents. Assess presenting condition of client to determine need for Urgent Response from RMOC Social Services Department. Using information gathered from the client and other appropriate sources, assess client needs in order to determine appropriate referrals for:
Housing Employment Health care (physical, mental, emotional, addictions) Pastoral counselling Socialization.

• With the client, involving other appropriate workers, develop preliminary service/goal plan, including outcomes, priorities and timelines
• Identify real or potential barriers to achieving desired outcomes

• Use intervention skills in emotional, mental, or social crises

• Make appropriate referrals to both Booth Centre and community resources
• Coordinate simultaneous referrals to ensure an integrated service response
• Coach/support clients as necessary for him to access appropriate services

• Monitor client’s progress. Advocate on behalf of the client as required and appropriate
• Arrange for case conferences if appropriate or attend reviews called by community workers

• Ensure accurate, up to date documentation according to requirements of Booth Centre management and funding mandates. This will include both computerized and paper records
• Prepare statistical and other reports as required
• Transmit electronically or on paper all information required by a funding mandate and/or service agreement

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 respected.

Frequent amount of standing, walking, sitting, keyboarding.

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Director of Programs

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• May deal with angry and abusive clients
• May encounter verbal abuse
• May deal with bed bugs
• May be required to deal with client overdose and other medical situations

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

• Relevant post-secondary education, preferably a…