Case Worker - (Fixed Term) Caseworker in CRF Program (Fixed Term) Sunday to Thursday 3:30p-11p (30m)

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and shelter. In addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide support to participants
• Be fully versed in current Policies and Procedures which apply in Emergency Transitional and CRF Programs.
• Be aware of participants and their activities
• Liaise with Parole Officers. Brief Parole Officers when appropriate
• Assist participants with Case Plans and paper files.
• Manage client caseloads which is made up of men who are currently on parole in one form or another
• Complete parole client intakes and orientation to centre
• Carry out casework duties including analysis of data and formulation of treatment plans
• Conduct individual counselling sessions with clients
• Prepare termination summaries for each parole client
• Complete statistical recording as required
• Make checks on out of building parole clients as necessary
• Present to the Client Review Board at meetings when required a written or oral report on the conduct recovery plan and progress of each assigned parole client
• Supervise daily activities such as room checks distribution of parolee allowance distributions of equipment etc.

• CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
  Required to work in co-operation with other staff members in job related areas and treat all residents parole officers and members of the public with dignity and confidentiality.
  Governance Boards and Councils: None.
  Internal: Residential Services Supervisor (ACSO) clients Residential Case Workers other staff.
  External: Community Partners Parole Officers etc.

• MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:
• Reports directly to Residential Services Supervisor (ACSO).
• No formal managerial responsibility. May show others how to perform certain duties and procedures.

• FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
• Minor material responsibilities.
• Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines.
• May be responsible for handing out petty cash to clients.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working in a Community Residential Facility (CRF).
• Shifts required for daytime 24/7 facility.
• May be subject to verbal abuse discrimination etc.
• Little to no travel requirement
• The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
  • Dealing with angry abusive people
  • Verbal abuse
  • Noise
  • Will need to read and assess offenders criminal histories. Potential for triggering information.
• The incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate injury or illness due to:
  • Physical attack by others (i.e. being attacked by a resident)
  • Exposure to infectious diseases
    • Sharp objects (i.e. needles etc.)
    • Other dangerous situations
    • Vicarious trauma

      Exposure to bodily fluids

      Sharp objects

      Other dangerous situations

      Potential of physical verbal and mental abuse within workplace (by participants)

    • Potential of exposure to infectious diseases
    • Potential of exposure to toxic chemicals
    • Potential of exposure to bodily fluids (human waste)
    • Potential of sharp and moving objects
    • Potential of pressures of timelines
    • Potential of objects falling off high shelving
    • Potential of slippery or wet surfaces
    • Potential of exposure to odors

    • Potential of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

      Precautionary Measures:

      Universal precautions

      Immunization for Hepatitis B

      Vaccination against Tuberculosis

      Current Certification in First Aid/CPR

      Criminal Police Record Check

      WHMIS Training

      Adult Abuse Registry Check

      Child Abuse Registry Check

      Drivers Abstract

      Use of protective gloves

      Use of protective masks (as needed)

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education Level Attained:

The successful job applicant will have completed high school plus specialized courses of up to six months

Note: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable

Special Licenses Diplomas Certifications or Requirements:

The successful applicant will hold/have:

Diploma or Degree in related social services field

Criminal Police Record Check with vulnerable persons check

Adult and Child abuse registry check

Non-violent crisis intervention training

Current Certification in First Aid/CPR (Ministry Unit has a trainer on site to teach new employees)

Minimum Prior Related Experience:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS/capabilities:

More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience including experience with frontline work in a social services setting

French and/or Arabic language would be considered an asset

Successful candidates prior to hiring may be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• Education verification

Concentration Required:

The performance of the job requires continuously monitoring the environment monitoring security cameras and attentiveness when interacting with clients and recording information. The performance of the job requires attentive listening and observation of body language continuously monitoring the environment multitasking and reading.

Responsibility for Human Resources:

The incumbent is responsible for his/her own time and effort only. He/She may demonstrate work methods to new employees volunteers and or students

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process please advise us if you require accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time (Fixed Term)

Pay: $21.81 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Expected start date:ASAP

• Caseworker in CRF Program (Fixed Term) Sunday to Thursday 3:30p-11p (30m)
• Salvation Army Winnipeg Centre of HopeWinnipeg MB R3B 0J8

• Community Residential Facility (CRF).
• Post internal and external
• Workday please contact James Paulson for post details.
• 35 hrs per week
• 21.81/hour
• Fixed Term start date: ASAP
• Fixed Term end date: March 31 2026
• Reports to James Paulson (ACSO) Residential Services Supervisor

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.