Caseworker / Ccw

**Title**:Caseworker

**Location(s)**:Ottawa, ON

**Employment Status**: Full-Time

**Salary**:$49,528 - $55,749 per Annum based on work experience

**Hours**:35 hours/week; additional overtime and on-call as required.

**Employer**:John Howard Society of Ottawa

**Anticipated Start Date**: ASAP.

**Closing Date**:October 18th, 2024

**About the environment**:Employees at JHS Ottawa say the organizational culture is supportive, innovative, and focussed on creating a caring environment for both clients, and staff. At JHS Ottawa, you will find an employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its staff members and is committed to promoting an engaging working culture where all employees are encouraged to live their strengths and realize their potential. JHS Ottawa will provide permanent new employees access to a benefit plan, four weeks vacation annually, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan after eligibility waiting period, and opportunities for continual learning and development.

**About who we support**:Our employees are supporting a diverse client group including youth and adults, all genders, from a wide cross section of social, ethnic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds who are representative of our broader community. We are accountable to the people we serve by providing the highest quality of service with integrity through the delivery of responsive, innovative, and evidence-informed approaches.

**About the role**:
Are you passionate about empowering individuals to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential? Ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals we serve? As a Caseworker, you’ll be instrumental in guiding individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges through their transition from correctional facilities back to the community.

Under the direction of the Residential Coordinator, you will perform various tasks related to case planning, service coordination, counselling, and crisis intervention. Additionally, you’ll provide direct support to individuals with their daily needs, fostering independence and self-sufficiency.

Every day will bring new opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most. Whether you're providing direct support, connecting individuals with community resources or crafting individualized service plans, your impact will resonate far beyond the walls of our organization.

If you are passionate about empowering individuals on their journey of rehabilitation and community reintegration, join us and be a catalyst for positive change.

**Preferred Education and Background**:

- Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a relevant social service field (ex. Developmental Service Worker, Psychology, Social Service Worker, Community Justice Worker, etc.; _Equivalent experience and skills will also be considered._
- Experience in casework, case management, or related fields, preferably in a social service setting.
- Preferred: Familiarity with specialized approaches for supporting clients with complex needs, such as developmental disabilities, mental heath, addictions, homelessness and trauma.
- Preferred: Familiarity and experience working with the Adult Criminal Justice System.
- Experience building capacity and offering compassionate support to individuals with daily living needs, encompassing both Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
- Knowledge of the justice system, and developmental services.
- Familiarity and experience developing and implementing individual service plans.
- Ability to collaborate closely with individuals to establish achievable, specific goals, and identify intermediate targets for change.
- Good charisma and a positive attitude towards challenging situations and individuals.
- Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing techniques to facilitate behaviour change and goal attainment.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating closely with colleagues and other service providers.
- Proven ability to assess risk and make informed decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Competency using various data collection tools and case management software.
- Strong commitment to empowering individuals and promoting positive change in their lives.

**You’ll be prepared to..**
- Conduct client intakes, complete comprehensive assessments of individual’s risk and need areas.
- Develop, implement and monitor individual service plans in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary team members.
- Assist with providing direct support to individuals with their daily needs (ADLs, IADLs), promoting skill development, fostering independence and self sufficiency.
- Develop strong relationships and maintain knowledge of community partners, and support networks
- Maintain d