Caseworker

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

**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
- 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
- Engages in the development of inter-personal relationships that promote dignity and respect
- Escorts residents in the community when necessary and monitors behaviour
- Liaises with Police, funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, other community service providers and other staff members
- Provides orientation to newly hired staff, volunteers, students
- Performs other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:
**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.
- The successful applicant will hold/have a Diploma or Degree in related social services field
- FoodSafe
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- First Aid

**Experience**:

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

**PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES**:
**Hours**:

- Monday
- Friday, 3:30 PM- 11:30 PM
- Background check consent.
- A clear vulnerable sector screening.
- A clean drivers abstract.
- Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

**The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please let us know if you have a need for any accommodation.**

Published

February 27, 2024

Location

New Westminster, BC

Job Type

Full-time

Competition #

2024-5122-002

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Stevenson House / New Westminster

Salary Range:
$25.2349 per hour

Address:
32 Elliot Street

Posting Expires:
March 20, 2024

Applications Accepted By: