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About the role Under the supervision of the Program Manager, or designate, the Caseworker will assist in case management, service delivery, supervision of participants, and the household operations. What you'll do Caseworker duties include the following responsibilities: Ensure program participants understand and follow program guidelines and expectations. Provide life skills development. Provide intensive case management – one on one case manager to participant relationship using a client centred approach. Connect participants to community supports. Provide stabilization and crisis support. Provide incidental problem solving and emotional support during crisis situations. Provide accurate written documentation. Role model positive behaviour and encourage and assist participants to practice self-help and non-violent problem-solving skills. Perform all other duties as assigned/needed. Maintain confidentiality. Knowledge, Skills and 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 Education: Secondary education from Saskatchewan Polytechnic or Community Colleges or 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 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/CPR, 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The caseworker provides intensive, client-centered case management and life skills development to program participants. They are responsible for ensuring program guidelines are followed, providing crisis support, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or at least one year of practical experience working with individuals impacted by socio-economic issues. A valid driver's license and a cleared criminal record and vulnerable sector check are required.

Benefits

• First Aid/CPR training • ASIST training • Non-violent Crisis Intervention training • Food Safe training

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Case management
• Crisis support
• Life skills development
• Harm reduction
• Restorative justice
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Writing
• Problem solving
• Emotional support
• Client-centered approach
• Conflict resolution
• Documentation
• Microsoft 365
• Empathy
• Resourcefulness
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Microsoft Excel
• Reconciliation
• Mental Health
• Case Management
• Child Welfare
• Computer Literacy
• Confidentiality
• Crisis Intervention
• Problem Solving
• Life Skills Development
• Microsoft Outlook
• Operations
• Program Management
• Restorative Justice
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Time Management
• Trauma Care

Job areas

• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Caseworker
• Case Worker
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers