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Under the supervision of the Director of Social Programs, or her designate, the Caseworker will assist in case management, the service delivery and supervision of youth, and the apartment operations of the Supported Independent Living Program.
Duties:
Assist with apartment operations, including:
Domestic duties with the youth
Identifying and notifying supervisor(s) of maintenance issues
Assist in providing life skills development, including:
Ensure youth residents understand lease agreements and program guidelines
Adhere to the Youth Centered Model of Care
Promote positive independent problem solving and decision making skills
Assist youth in learning the necessary skills for transitioning in to complete independence, free from government services
Assist in case management and support for youth in the home, including:
Intensive case management
Provide stabilization crisis support
Provide incidental problem solving and emotional support to youth
Provide information and life skills support to youth related to personal, family, housing, healing, safety, work, school, income, etc.
Provide emergency, incidental behavior management (non-violent crisis intervention)
Refer youth to support services with other agencies
In addition:
Role model positive behavior and encourage, and assist youth residents to practice self-help and non-violent problem solving skills daily
Ability to provide effective and accurate written documentation (ex: case management notes, incident reports, etc.)
Maintain confidentiality
Perform other related duties as assigned/needed
Qualifications:
Combination of University Bachelors degree in the Human Services sector, minimum 1 year work experience with experience in intensive case management, and minimum 1 year experience in an outreach type role
First Aid/CPR
Suicide Intervention training
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Food Safety training
Valid drivers license
Essential Skills
- Critical thinking
Specific Skills
- Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
- Plan programs of assistance for clients
Client Population
- Adolescents
- Adult
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Child welfare
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