Job Description

As a Christian humanitarian organization, Siloam Mission connects the community in order to alleviate hardships and provide opportunities for change for those affected by poverty and homelessness.

Building a community of hope since 1987, we would like to invite you to join our journey. Siloam Mission is currently seeking for a full-time term Caseworker at the Madison.

POSITION DUTIES

• Provide case management services to clients, helping them to maximize their ability for self-determination by supporting and empowering them in decision-making and assisting with goal setting, planning and follow through of identified goals;
• Assess clients\' relevant skills, strengths and development needs;
• Act as an advocate for the needs of the clients of the Madison;
• Maintain client records in a timely manner;
• Monitor, evaluate, and communicate progress of clients with the client themselves, team members, and supervisor on a regular basis;
• Provide tenant and eviction prevention services;
• Assist residents in determining their strengths and interests and pursuing vocational related activities;
• Attend bi-weekly team meetings, attend staff meetings as required;
• Participate in all mandatory training;
• Other duties by Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL

• Excellent human service planning skills and ability to engage a broad spectrum of community members in planning efforts;
• Strong background in working with low-income individuals with addition, mental, physical and developmental disabilities;
• Strong background in supervision;
• Exceptional skills in conflict resolution;
• Strong customer service background and skills;
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a genuine interest in working with marginalized persons.

PREFERRED

• Post-secondary degree in Social Services. Combination of education and experience may be considered;
• Experience in case management in the social services field with eminences on assessment, service planning, evaluation, follow up, review and closure;
• Experience working with those that have mental health illness and addiction;
• Assist, Mental Health First Aide, First Aid and CPR training considered an asset;
• Non-Violence crisis intervention training;
• Valid driver\'s license and access to a vehicle in good condition and willing to drive clients to appointments.

ADDITIONAL

Clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Clear Adult Abuse Registry Check will be required.

Siloam seeks to have a team that represents the diversity of those we serve. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as Indigenous, as a person of colour, if they are living with a disability or have lived experience of homelessness.

CLOSING DATE: May 30, 2023

You may address your cover letter to:
Cynthia Ramos-Murray, HR Generalist

Siloam Mission