Case Worker
Case Worker
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04-07-2025
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Job Description
Full Time Case Worker at Sir Sandford Fleming House
Start Date: ASAP
At Shelter Nova Scotia we provide places to stay and services to promote stability for marginalized individuals. You will contribute to a community without judgement with spaces and places for people to belong.
About the Facility
Sir Sandford Fleming House is a community residential facility for residents who identify as male or are gender diverse. We have room for 20 people every night.
Requirements
Successful candidate must have post-secondary experience
Government of Canada Personnel Screening and Child Abuse Registry Check will be required
Must have Standard First Aid/CPR Level C or be willing to acquire within the first 6 months of employment.
Hours of Work
72 to 96 hours per biweekly pay period on a scheduled rotation of 12 hour shifts including days nights and of 84 hours biweekly.This is an awake position staff are required to stay awake alert and vigilant at all times while on duty.
Salary
$22.94 per hour
Benefits
2 weeks vacation
8 paid personal days
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Upon completion of probation
2% RRSP Match
Health & Dental
Application Deadline: Wednesday July 9th at 8:00am.
Shelter Nova Scotia is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community without judgement. We value people for who they are the uniqueness they bring and the opportunities to learn from our differences. We welcome applications from members of diverse communities.
Requirements
Strong knowledge of the policies procedures structure mission and mandate of Shelter Nova Scotia
Able to adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality code of conduct policies and procedures
Ability to remain awake alert and vigilant at all times while on duty
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent attention to details and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including: Internet Explorer Word Excel Outlook
Child Abuse Registry check and/or Government of Canada Personnel Screening form may be required depending on the facility where you will be forms are completed at the time of employment offer is contingent on a clear check.
Interviewing counseling and intervention techniques
Knowledge of community programs and services serving individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness replaced in the responsibilities section
Knowledge of the structure and organization of the Correctional Service of Canada and the applicable legislation (Criminal Code of Canada Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA) Corrections and Conditional Release Regulations (CCRR) and the Parole Board of Canada (PBC).
Ability to understand cultural differences
Ability to understand the dynamics of residents behavior and assess their needs and risks
Ability to accurately and professionally document and maintain activity client interaction notes
Assist residents through ongoing support in areas such as crisis management personal or family problems education literacy employment budget life skills recreation spiritual and cultural activities
Assist residents to secure housing as required
Assist residents to secure services appropriate to their needs or for public safety requirements such as substance abuse services income support employment services medical (including mental health) and dental services
Perform First Aid and or CPR as required
Participate in on call rotation as required
Responsibilities
Maintain professional ethical boundaries at all times
Maintain positive working relations with government and community agencies
Represent Shelter Nova Scotia in the community in an appropriate and responsible manner
Assist with MSI and Pharmacare applications upon intake
Seek medication funding approval from CSC prior to ordering medications
Complete intakes as necessary
Complete and submit Initial Resident Action Plans and Monthly Progress Updates according to Statement of Work (SoW) and Shelter Nova Scotia policy for those residents assigned to you
Counsel residents form effective relationships and gain trust
Understand the use of authority in supervision and to intervene effectively in crisis situations
Ability to assist residents in identifying and solving the day-to-day problems involved in their successful reintegration into the community
Responsible to foster an atmosphere that is conducive to the rehabilitation and support process required by residents within the facility
Meet with the resident on an ongoing basis to ensure they are adhering to their Correctional Plan and expectations surrounding reintegration
Liaise with the Parole Officer as needed to remain informed regarding the progress of residents assigned to you and to monitor their risk
Complete termination reports within the designated timeframe when residents depart from the facilities
Assist with training of new employees
Attend in-house supervision meetings with resident and parole officer as required
Access and review daily on shift Offender Management System (OMS)
Complete file preparation when required which may include printing mandatory documents from the Offender Management System (OMS)
Breakdown files upon resident departure
Complete selection reviews for future residency
Actively participate in supervision as necessary
Manage crisis situations as they arise in the facility
Develop co-ordinate and/or participate in resident in-house programming as required
Adhere to Health Fire and other standards as required by applicable legislations
Maintain the rights and security of the residents employees and community
Not disclose information contained within documentation with any resident or unauthorized individual
Not establish solitary confidentiality with the residents
Maintain the daily operations of the facility
Receive and direct the proper storage of deliveries
Ensure that the facility and grounds are maintained at an acceptable level of cleanliness and report required repair as a resident fail to complete an assigned chore it is the responsibility of the staff on duty to complete the chore or make arrangements with that resident to have it completed
Daily cleaning and minor maintaining of facility bedding setup laundry garbage removal and recycling
Activate and de-activate the alarm as required
Conduct appropriate House Checks and confirm count as per Shelter Nova Scotia policy
Participate in safety calls procedures as instructed by Shelter Nova Scotia policy
Maintain an accurate filing system
Complete detailed shift briefings (to include updates on all residents and house activities) as required by Shelter Nova Scotia policies
Submit information sheets and incident reports as required
Assist with meal preparation as required
Provide access to medication as per policies of Shelter Nova Scotia
Maintain required documentation on individual residents
Participate in room searches and inspections when required
Secure in a timely manner the personal effects of residents in the event a resident is suspended being asked to leave or is not returning
Attend all team meetings
Contact and follow direction of Shelter Nova Scotia on-call personnel as required
Follow direction and perform other duties as required or deemed necessary by the House Manager or Director of Community Corrections
Maintain an active General/Running Log
Participate in On Call rotation as required
Monitor clients as outlined by the rules and regulations of Shelter Nova Scotia Correctional Services Canada (CSC) the National Parole Board (NPB) and reporting infractions to the Nation Monitoring Center when required.
Follow Statement of Work
Supervise parolees and support the reporting and program requirements for each offender
Follow the direction of the on-call staff to effect and maintain proper discipline of residents
Establish and/or maintain Chain-of-Custody of evidence
Document activities of residents by virtue of a Running Log to ensure that all arrivals/departures and contacts are recorded as per Shelter Nova Scotia procedures and policies
Hours of Work
72 to 96 hours biweekly working 12 hour shifts on a scheduled rotation including days nights and will be averaged to 84 hours biweekly
Salary
$22.94 per hour
Benefits & Vacation
Following the successful completion of a six (6) month probationary period as per Shelter Nova Scotia policy
Employment Type
Full-Time
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