Case Worker

Who We Are  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.
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    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.
Position Purpose Summary  The purpose of this program is to provide a safe, welcoming space for 80 male refugee claimants to stay while they work through the various processes and procedures involved in their asylum application. Many have very limited English and thus, having Arabic and/or French is highly desired. The caseworkers will provide supervision and support for the above participants.

Key Responsibilities   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 behavior; 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

Minimum Education Level Attained  The successful job applicant will have completed high school, plus specialized courses of up to six months. Only people with relative social work schooling will be considered.

Note:

An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
Special Licenses, Diplomas, Certifications or Requirements   Degree in related social services field
Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
Criminal Police Record Check
Vulnerable persons check
Violent crisis intervention training
Child Abuse Registry Check
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  The performance of the job requires moderate amounts of keyboarding, and performing walk about, and occasionally lifting/packing clients/resident’s property/personal effects and engaging in recreational activities.
Concentration Required  The performance of the job requires continuously monitoring the environment, monitoring security cameras and attentiveness when interacting with clients and recording information. The performance of the job requires attentive listening and observation of body language, continuously monitoring the environment, multitasking, and reading.
Responsibility for Financial Resources  The incumbent is involved in minor financial matters regularly or on a relief basis or has responsibility for the wise us of Their own resources. They may be…