About the role

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

What you'll do

Caseworker duties include the following responsibilities: Facilitate life skills development for participants Provide intensive case management using a participant centred approach that is risk reductive and supportive at the participant level Connect participants to community supports. Provide clients with support and including connecting them to community resources for long-term housing support Support clients with multi-faceted housing supports including move in/out support, finding housing, completing rental application. Provide stabilization and crisis support to participants. Support participants using a trauma informed and restorative justice lens. Build/Maintain positive working relationships with landlords and other agencies. Complete and maintain documentation to program standards including HIFIS. Role model positive behaviour and encourage and assist participants to practice self-help and non-violent problem-solving skills.

Maintain confidentiality

Perform all other duties as assigned/needed.

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, 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.