Caseworker [FOP/CSO/YVR] - (Permanent, Full-time) #2026084

Job summary

The caseworker provides mediation, diversion services, and crime prevention education while managing participant registrations and work placements. They are responsible for monitoring placement agencies, maintaining client satisfaction, and completing all required program documentation.

Job details

About the role Under the supervision of the Program Manager, or designate, the Caseworker shall provide mediation and diversion services, crime prevention, and Restorative Justice community-education. What you'll do Caseworker duties include the following responsibilities: Register participants seeking Fine Option Program or who have been referred by probations or an alternative measure program for Community Service Hours. Monitor online registration and connect with registrants with suitable work placements. Assist with the solicitation of new work placements and community partnerships. Monitor placement agencies to assure their suitability for the program, and client satisfaction. Complete reporting and documentation as required by program and funder. Travel as required. Perform other related duties as needed. Other Requirements This role involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, and occasional driving throughout the workday. Candidates must be able to move safely between work areas and perform routine office tasks efficiently. The position also requires the ability to regularly push and pull filing drawers and retrieve, organize, and store paper files and documents. Successful candidates will possess the physical mobility and stamina to safely perform these duties while maintaining an organized and productive work environment. 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.) 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.

What you’ll do

The caseworker provides mediation, diversion services, and crime prevention education while managing participant registrations and work placements. They are responsible for monitoring placement agencies, maintaining client satisfaction, and completing all required program documentation.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred
• Microsoft 365 · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mediation
• Diversion services
• Crime prevention
• Restorative justice
• Case management
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Writing
• Crisis management
• Microsoft 365
• Harm reduction
• Interpersonal skills
• Empathy
• Resourcefulness
• Physical Stamina
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Crime Prevention
• Microsoft Excel
• Reconciliation
• Mental Health
• Case Management
• Child Welfare
• Community Education
• Computer Literacy
• Crisis Intervention
• Microsoft Outlook
• Program Management
• Restorative Justice
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Time Management
• Trauma Care
• Filing

Job areas

• Social Services
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety
• Caseworker
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