Forensic Caseworker

Job Title: Forensic Caseworker

Company: John Howard Society of Victoria

Location: In Person, Victoria, BC

, Permanent

Work hours: 40 hour per week, Mon, Tue - 4 pm to 12 am, Wed - 10 am to 6 pm, Sat, Sun - 8 am to 4 pm

Salary: $32.45 - $34.42 per hour

Benefits: Employee Engagement Activities, Organization Events, Dental care, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Extended health care, Life insurance, Paid time off, RRSP match

**Who We Are**:
John Howard Society of Victoria is a fast paced growing, dynamic and 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.

At John Howard Society of Victoria we come from various backgrounds and share a common goal of wanting to make things better in our community, for our community. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that adapts to your needs.

**Our Vision, Mission, Goals, and Values**:

- Our Vision: A safe, healthy, and inclusive community for all
- Our Mission: We contribute to a safer, stronger and more sustainable communities by supporting people to achieve greater independence
- Our Goals:

- Service Excellence: Improve the quality of life of the people we service through more relevant, accessible and sustainable services.
- Organizational Sustainability: Realize a resilient operational and governance model that supports JHSV to consistently serve the end-to-end client journey.
- Capacity: Increase our capacity to work effectively and efficiently as a team.- Our Values:

- Our Service Commitments (How we provide services to clients) - Dignity, Advocacy, Empowerment
- Team Values (How we work together) - Collaboration, Accountability, Resiliency**What We Offer**:

- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy paid vacation, sick and personal time, health and dental plans, long-term disability, critical illness and RRSP
- Supportive Environment: Our Employee Assistance Program and professional development opportunities are designed to help you succeed both personally and professionally. We invest in our employees' growth through training programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities.
- Engaging Culture: Be part of a friendly team that values your input With numerous employee engagements, you can make your voice heard and contribute to meaningful change for our clients and our community.
- Employee Engagement: We often organize team and social gatherings to strengthen relationships and foster camaraderie to create a supportive network among colleagues.
- Impactful Work: Employees at JHS Victoria are driven by a shared mission to make a positive difference in the community. Engaging in meaningful work enhances job satisfaction and connects team members to a greater purpose.

**About the Program**:
The Community Residential Facilities consists of 4 properties that support individuals being supervised on conditional release from an institution or a forensic psychiatric hospital. The program operates 24/7 with support staff and is guided by services being accessible and client-focused. We work from a client
- centered, strengths-based perspective and use a relationship-building approach. We believe that people are experts on their own lives, and promoting positive change enables them to grow in the way they envision.

**Position Summary**:
The Position reports to Manager, Residential Programs

We are seeking a dedicated Forensic Caseworker to join our dynamic team. This role provides essential support to residents transitioning from the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, and managing a caseload. Responsibilities include facilitating community integration through structured activities, developing tailored Resident Action Plans, and ensuring access to medication while assisting with budgeting, grocery shopping, and other life skills. Community engagement with Parole Officers and Case Managers is crucial for advocating residents' independence. This is an in-person role with no opportunity to work-from home.

**What You'll Be Doing**:
Client Support (30%)
- Manage a caseload of up to 10 residents transitioning from the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital.
- Develop and participate in structured daily activities within the community for forensic residents.
- Establish and maintain positive communication and rapport with residents.
- Exchange information regarding resident concerns and direct them to appropriate resources.
- Ensure residents have access to prescribed medication, and keep detailed records to ensure medication compliance.
- Accompany residents for weekly grocery shopping and assist with budgeting.
- Create, implement, and maintain Resident Action Plans tailored to each resident's needs, encouraging participation.
- Conduct weekly meetings with each resident, documenting interactions using the CAMS administrative program.
- Assist