Position: Caseworker

Program: Record Suspension

Position Type: In-scope

Employment Terms: Term Full-time

Duration: 5 months term (November 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)

Vacancies: 1

Apply By: 11:59 pm (CST), October 16, 2025

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JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, or designate, the Caseworker will assist in case management and connecting with participants in the community.

DUTIES:

Caseworker duties include the following responsibilities:

• Work with clients to determine eligibility for a record suspension.
• Support clients through the record suspension application process and submission.
• Consult with various agencies such as courts, local police, and RCMP.
• Proactively solicit new applicants and community partnerships for these programs, including helping with information campaigns.
• Provide such reports, records, statistics, and budget information as required
• Maintain an appropriate and accessible filing system.
• Travel as required to deliver services to individuals in designated jurisdictions.
• Perform other related duties as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ASSETS:

• Working knowledge of the Mission, Vision and Values of the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan.
• Working knowledge of the characteristics of disadvantaged persons.
• Working knowledge of Restorative Justice and Harm Reduction practices.
• Understanding and commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Exceptional writing and case management skills.
• Strong verbal skills and the ability to communicate professionally.
• Resourceful, flexible, and well organized.
• Professional, responsive, and a positive work attitude.
• Ability to make sound, timely, and accurate judgment while navigating crisis.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must maintain a positive relationship with clients, other staff, businesses, and government
• agencies.
• Demonstrate empathy for those impacted by the Criminal Justice System.

QUALIFICATIONS**: A combination of the following:**

Education:

• University Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or minimum 1 year of practical experience working with individuals impacted by socio-economic issues including homelessness, trauma, addiction, mental health, poverty, and the child welfare system.

Practical Experience:

• Working knowledge and experience with individuals impacted by socio-economic issues, including: homelessness, trauma, addiction, mental health, poverty, and the child welfare system.
• Working with a range of diverse clients, indiscriminate of: age, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, socio-economic status, religious preference, etc.

Other:

• First Aid, ASIST, Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Food Safe would be considered an asset.
• Valid / Insurable Saskatchewan Driver’s License, insurable to drive clients in JHSS-owned vehicles.
• Cleared Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check, completed three (3) months prior to start date.

Capability:

• Computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Requires flexibility and should be able to work varying shifts

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The above statements reflect general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as the detailed description of all work assignments that may be inherent to the position.

Requires flexibility and should be able to work varying shifts.

Your past doesn’t need to define your future. JHSS requires a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check for all eligible employees, though the presence of a criminal record will not alone preclude employment and will be investigated to determine the circumstances and the relevance of the convictions for the position being considered in accordance with any applicable legislation.