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Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Branch Manager, or her/his designate, the Redemption Project Outreach Caseworker will assist in case management to serve individuals in the community.
Duties:
o Make the necessary services as easily accessible as possible for clients in the program
o Transport clients in the program
o Provide life skills support to clients
Assist in case management and support for clients in the program.
o Provide stabilization crisis support
o Provide incidental problem solving and emotional support to clients
o Provide emergency, incidental behavior management (non-violent crisis intervention)
o Refer clients to support services with other agencies
o Role model positive behavior and encourage, and assist clients to practice self-help and non-violent problem solving skills daily
o Ability to provide effective and accurate written documentation
o Maintain confidentiality
o Perform other related duties as assigned/needed
Qualifications:
University Bachelors degree in the Human Services sector
Minimum one year work experience in the justice system
Valid Saskatchewan drivers license.
Clean Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector check
First AID and CPR
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
Suicide Intervention training
Knowledge:
An understanding and commitment to the vision, mission, and core values of the John Howard Society.
A familiarity with the problems and characteristics of disadvantaged persons.
A familiarity with street gangs in Prince Albert.
A familiarity of the traditions, culture, and practices of Indigenous people.
An understanding of government and community programs and facilities.
Skills:
Interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate effective engagement skills
Work under stress, good analytical and problem-solving skills
Time management and organizational skills
Must have outstanding communication skills.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working with a client group
- Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
- Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
Work Setting
- Community service organization
Client Population
- Adolescents
- Personal or social adjustment difficulty
- Minority group
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Personal adjustment
- Education and training
- Child welfare
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