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Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Branch Manager (Prince Albert), or her designate, the Community Alternative to Remand Caseworker will assist in providing a community alternative to individuals who would otherwise be involved in short-term municipal police, RCMP or other custody cells.
Duties:
- Support individuals in finding immediate stable housing as well as longer term sustainable housing
- Provide stabilization & crisis support
- Implement case plans and monitor outcomes
- Make referrals to other professionals as necessary
- Partner with local agencies to develop responsive support for individuals
- Provide advocacy services or teach self-advocacy to individuals
- Support clients in maintaining compliance with their legal conditions while in the community (including attending scheduled court appearances)
- Maintain confidentiality
Qualifications:
- University Bachelors degree in the Human Services sector
- Minimum one year work experience in a residential setting, with experience in intensive case management
- Compliance with the designated Risk Management policies of the National John Howard Society
- First Aid and CPR
- A valid drivers license
- Clean Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector check
Knowledge:
- An understanding and commitment to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the John Howard Society
- A familiarity with the problems and characteristics of disadvantaged persons
- A strong understanding of the justice system
- Possess a working knowledge of crisis intervention theory and practice
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Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Client Population
- Adult
- Social assistance recipient
- Minority group
- Male
- Female
- Elderly
- Child
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Social research
- Socio-economic needs or conditions
- Personal adjustment
- Health
- Family mediation
- Education and training
- Community development
- Child welfare
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