Case Worker

St. Leonard's; London; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Ontario is seeking a full-time Case Worker for their Supported Independent Living Program. The role involves providing crisis intervention and support services to adults with developmental disabilities, coordinating care, and ensuring client safety. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or diploma, experience in the field, and strong advocacy skills. The position offers a supportive team environment and various benefits, including paid vacation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation

Employer RRSP contributions

Great Benefits at no cost

Paid Personal days

Yearly wage step progression

Professional Development funds

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years relevant work experience with developmental delays.
• Experience with acquired brain injuries and fetal alcohol spectrum.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans assessing clients’ skills and needs.
• Provide support services and crisis intervention.
• Liaise with team members to coordinate client care.

Skills

Advocacy

Crisis Intervention

Teamwork

Education

University degree

2 – 3 year College diploma

Tools

Standard First Aid/CPR Level C

Valid G class Driver’s License

Job description

SLCS is currently seeking a full-time Case Worker for the Supported Independent Living (SIL) Program. As a member of this interdisciplinary team you will provide support services and crisis intervention to adults with a developmental disability, as well as administrative duties as assigned. Your responsibilities will include developing care plans that assess clients’ skills and needs particularly with regard to their mental health, developmental delay, fetal alcohol spectrum, acquired brain injury and addiction issues. In addition, you will also provide advocacy on behalf of clients involved in the criminal justice system. You will liaise with other team members to coordinate care for clients. In addition to the clinical elements of the position, you will be responsible to ensure the safety and security of the clients, other staff and the community during your work days.

This position does not include personal support type work (PSW) and is focused on behavioral support and activities of daily living in our client's lives.

You will be able to work with staff and clients from adult developmental populations and contribute to program development. You will provide education, support, and supervision to other staff or students as applicable. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all the applicable and regulatory requirements.

This position is located in the community and you will be expected to regularly travel between SLCS facilities and to community locations.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree or 2 – 3 year College diploma from an accredited institution
• 1 - 3 yrs relevant work experience dealing with individuals with developmental delays, acquired brain injuries and/or fetal alcohol spectrum affected individuals
• Standard First Aid/CPR Level C – current
• Valid G class Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle

What we offer:

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Employer RRSP contributions
• Great Benefits at no cost to you
• Paid Personal days
• Yearly wage step progression
• Professional Development funds and ongoing growth opportunities
• A great team to work with

In accordance with SLCS’ policy on Police Background Checks, this position requires that the individual provide, at their own cost, a clear Police Check which includes vulnerable sector screening as a condition of employment.

SLCS adheres to the French Language Services Act. SLCS is also committed to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. As well, we are an equal opportunity employer which is committed to an inclusive and barrier free workplace, in support of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should an applicant require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform the recruitment contact and we will work with the applicant to meet the accommodation needs.