Intake and Assessment Worker
About the role
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:
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
- To conduct all pre-admission interviews
- To respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner
- Review potential admissions weekly with Program Coordinator
- To supervise clients admission to program and placement of clients in rooms
- To provide urine testing when necessary
- To maintain files of all admissions, inquiries and refusals
- To facilitate groups in the program schedule
- To ensure that clients are adequately oriented to Hope Acres and its program
- To ensure that the room roster is maintained and updated regularly as required
- To establish and maintain a computerized client information data base
- To communicate and build relationships with outside agencies
- To serve on committees as appointed
- To keep Connex informed weekly regarding availability of beds
- To participate in all staff meetings
- To participate in regular direct supervision with immediate supervisor
- To participate in staff development as required
- To prepare monthly statistical reports
- On-call Duties, as assigned
- Available to teach one late night as required
- To undertake other duties as assigned
- Willingness to drive as required
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience Qualifications:
- Minimum undergraduate degree from a recognized institution (in one of the human services professions)
- Registration in a professional college an asset
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING IN:
- Relapse prevention, Crisis intervention, Harm Reduction Strategies, Resources and Risk Management
- CBT, MI and Strength based Approaches
- Pharmacology
- Client Assessment and Discharge Planning
- Networking, Referrals and strong knowledge of resources
- Understanding and appreciation of Diverse populations
- Knowledge and experience in substance abuse counselling, group counselling and case management
- Knowledge and experience with assessment tools
- Knowledge and experience with concurrent disorders
- Knowledge of culturally competent practices
- Knowledge and experience with data management systems and outcome measurements
- Awareness and experience with marginalized and vulnerable populations
- Basic First Aid/CPR Certification an asset
- Proficient in English language, second language an asset
- Training as a “Trained Person” under MOE Private Water System regulation, and understanding of water testing as required
Upon hiring, successful candidate must provide:
- A current Vulnerable Sector Screen
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Senior Management, Director of Client Services, Program Coordinator, counsellors & staff within agency, outside agencies
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $52,212.65 to $65,265.81 with a maximum of $78,318.97.
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
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Intake and Assessment Worker
About the role
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:
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
- To conduct all pre-admission interviews
- To respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner
- Review potential admissions weekly with Program Coordinator
- To supervise clients admission to program and placement of clients in rooms
- To provide urine testing when necessary
- To maintain files of all admissions, inquiries and refusals
- To facilitate groups in the program schedule
- To ensure that clients are adequately oriented to Hope Acres and its program
- To ensure that the room roster is maintained and updated regularly as required
- To establish and maintain a computerized client information data base
- To communicate and build relationships with outside agencies
- To serve on committees as appointed
- To keep Connex informed weekly regarding availability of beds
- To participate in all staff meetings
- To participate in regular direct supervision with immediate supervisor
- To participate in staff development as required
- To prepare monthly statistical reports
- On-call Duties, as assigned
- Available to teach one late night as required
- To undertake other duties as assigned
- Willingness to drive as required
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience Qualifications:
- Minimum undergraduate degree from a recognized institution (in one of the human services professions)
- Registration in a professional college an asset
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING IN:
- Relapse prevention, Crisis intervention, Harm Reduction Strategies, Resources and Risk Management
- CBT, MI and Strength based Approaches
- Pharmacology
- Client Assessment and Discharge Planning
- Networking, Referrals and strong knowledge of resources
- Understanding and appreciation of Diverse populations
- Knowledge and experience in substance abuse counselling, group counselling and case management
- Knowledge and experience with assessment tools
- Knowledge and experience with concurrent disorders
- Knowledge of culturally competent practices
- Knowledge and experience with data management systems and outcome measurements
- Awareness and experience with marginalized and vulnerable populations
- Basic First Aid/CPR Certification an asset
- Proficient in English language, second language an asset
- Training as a “Trained Person” under MOE Private Water System regulation, and understanding of water testing as required
Upon hiring, successful candidate must provide:
- A current Vulnerable Sector Screen
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Senior Management, Director of Client Services, Program Coordinator, counsellors & staff within agency, outside agencies
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $52,212.65 to $65,265.81 with a maximum of $78,318.97.
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
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.