JOB PURPOSE: The Caseworker at our Community Outreach Centre provides supervision and support for clients/residents as required by The Salvation Army and funding contract policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:

• 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.
• Provides safe storage and recording of prescribed medications.
• 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.
• Distributes funds to residents in accordance with established guidelines.
• Engages in the development of inter-personal relationships that promote dignity and respect.
• Performs required scheduled check-ins of residents on passes in community; escorts residents in the community when necessary and monitors behavior.
• Liaises with Police, funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, and other staff members.
• Provides orientation to newly hired staff, volunteers, students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED: The successful job applicant will have completed more than two (2) years of Community College. The successful applicant will hold/have:

• Diploma or Degree in related social services field
• **See Precautionary Measures**

NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE: The incumbent must have the following experience before hire:

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

PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED: The performance of the job requires a moderate amount of keyboarding/manual record keeping, and occasionally lifting/packing clients/resident\xe2\x80\x99s property/personal effects and engaging in recreational activities.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The incumbent\xe2\x80\x99s work environment is typically in an office at a facility setting. The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:

• Isolation
• Dealing with angry people and verbal abuse
• Abusive people
• Work schedule affecting lifestyle
• Exposure to bodily fluids and bodily waste
• Exposure to drugs and alcohol

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):

• Universal Precautions
• Immunization for Hepatitis B
• Vaccination against Tuberculosis
• Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
• Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC)
• Non-violent crisis intervention training

Hours: 40 hours per week \xe2\x80\x93 may be required to work some evening shifts. Interested applicants must respond in writing by April 9th, 2023 to: Hiring Committee E-mail: Rae.Sherren@salvationarmy.ca
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

"The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS

Published
April 4, 2023

Location
Charlottetown

Job Type
Full-time

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Charlottetown Community Church

Salary Range:
$25.00 per hour

Address:
BMH/Transitional Housing

Posting Expires:
April 9th, 2023

Applications Accepted By:
rae.sherren@salvationarmy.ca