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The Salvation Army Crossroads requires individuals interested in making a difference in the Social Work field at our Mens Emergency Shelter.
Full-time
Crossroads Centre is dedicated to providing a safe, stable and positive residential setting for men in crisis, respecting cultural and religious diversity.
Position Summary:
- Do intake interviews and develop Intervention Plans in compliance with Correctional Services Canada casework material and Exit Strategies
-Compile ongoing case management records:creating Relapse and Prevention Plans where necessary
-Enter Offender Management System casework records
-Administrative tasks, such as John School registrations and/or presentations
-Able to successfully attain Reliability Status Clearance with ISS Canada which will include fingerprinting and a credit check
-Provide input into program development
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in the human services field and/or equivalent experience preferred
- Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle
- Knowledge and awareness of First Nations culture(s) and social justice issues
- Awareness of Trauma Informed Care beneficial
- To be able to develop and sustain professional working relationships with residents, members of the public, other agencies and staff, keeping strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
- To be able to communicate effectively in oral and written form
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office Suite
- Current First Aid/CPR, Drivers Abstract within 6 months and Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector within 6 months
- Ability and willingness to work varying shifts is a must
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
Type of Community or Social Service
- Services for the homeless
Work Setting
- Shelter for the homeless
Ability to Supervise
- More than 20 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Confidential security clearance
Target Groups or Clients
- Male
- Street population