Caseworker - NOVA

Company Overview: For over 75 years enCompass has been building safe and inclusive communities by supporting individuals to navigate change – and lead healthy, meaningful lives. We provide wholistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder. We do this through preventative and restorative activities including release planning, housing, safety planning, employment transition, education, substance recovery, cultural supports and more. By exemplifying care, compassion and understanding, we are laying the foundations for positive change.
We are a values-driven organization that supports clients from a strength-based approach. NOVA provides young people between the ages of 16-24, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless with a safe, affordable and supportive living environment. Operating primarily from a Recovery/ Substance Reduction philosophy, the program provides 20 beds as a low-barrier housing solution to those who are faced with multiple challenges. Caseworkers will work closely with the young person to identify goals, overcome barriers and transition to a permanent housing solution.
Support a caseload (maximum 6 youth) by; assisting in the development and revision of youth's goal plans, facilitating service team meetings (when required), openly discussing current challenges, advocating to external service providers (educational, work placements, legal, medical, etc.), providing relevant referrals (housing, addictions, counseling, etc.)
Build positive relationships/rapport with youth to encourage healthy lifestyle alternatives (through active, supportive listening)
Participation in formal and informal programs to assist the client in learning life skills (relationships building, anger management, sexual health, financial management, food preparation etc.)
Maintain the information in the agency database and participate in program evaluation and statistical information as required by supervisor
Ensure residents are provided with adequate food in accordance with the Canada Food Guide
Assist in maintaining a clean environment for residents and staff
Degree or Diploma in Human Services or related field
Strong listening skills, relationship building, mediation and counseling skills
Must be self-directed, flexible, team orientated and able to follow direction
Criminal Record Check, Child Intervention Check, and Standard First Aid and CPR
A valid driver's license is an asset
A criminal record will not disqualify you from employment with us; This is a full-time position with alternating weekly schedules: one week from 6:45 AM to 3:00 PM, and the next week from 2:45 PM to 11:00 PM.
Staff team building and appreciation days
Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits
Building Safe, Inclusive Communities.
enCompass is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.