Indigenous Employment Case Worker

4 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada John Howard Society of Victoria Full time

**Indigenous Employment Case Worker**
- We would like to extend our hearts and thankfulness to the Lekwungen People of the Songhees and the Esquimalt First Nations and acknowledge their traditional territory, the Xwsepsum Territory, on which we work and serve the community._

The John Howard Society of Victoria is a dynamic, innovative social service organization that strives to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all. Our goal is to help individuals achieve greater independence by providing support with housing, life-skills, education, employment, and community-based services.

This position is responsible for recruiting, screening, case managing and supporting self-identified indigenous clients who are residents of Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre (VIRCC).
- Collaborate with VIRCC programs staff to identify program participants and engage with residents to promote Sacred Cedar Program
- Complete intake and assessment of the potential participants
- Establish ongoing relationships with participants
- Work with participants within VIRCC, providing coaching and support
- During the job search process, in collaboration with the residents, establish an Employment Plan that will be the right fit for participants
- Provide the residents with ongoing employment support and training upon release
- Complete all reporting as per contract requirements and ensure Director of JHSV is aware and informed of progress, risks and opportunities.
- Engage with existing community organizations and employers, and develop new partnerships suitable for Sacred Cedar Participants, to ensure successful transition into employment

**Qualifications**
- Diploma in Social Services or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience working with Indigenous clients
- Experience working with vulnerable populations including those with mental health, addictions, and homelessness
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, dispute resolution and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Strong administrative and analytical skills

**Requirements**:
**Salary**: From $24.87 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Work Location: One location



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