Case Worker Community Corrections

Shelter Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Halifax is seeking a Full Time Case Worker to assist marginalized individuals. Responsibilities include maintaining professional boundaries, completing intakes, and supporting residents. The ideal candidate has post-secondary education and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers $22.94 per hour and various benefits including 2 weeks vacation and an Employee Assistance Program.

Benefits

2 weeks vacation

8 paid personal days

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

2% RRSP Match

Health & Dental

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of policies and procedures of Shelter Nova Scotia.
• Able to adhere to confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Ability to remain awake and alert at all times.
• Interviewing, counseling, and intervention techniques required.
• Knowledge of Correctional Service of Canada and applicable legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional ethical boundaries.
• Assist with MSI and Pharmacare applications.
• Complete intakes and daily operations of the facility.
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Develop programming for residents.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of community programs for individuals experiencing homelessness

Ability to understand cultural differences

Excellent attention to details and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Applications

Education

Post-secondary experience

Job description

Full Time Case Worker

At Shelter Nova Scotia we provide places to stay and services to promote stability for marginalized individuals. You will contribute to a community without judgement with spaces and places for people to belong.

About the Facility

Sir Sandford Fleming House is a community residential facility for residents who identify as male or are gender diverse. We have room for 20 people every night.

Nehiley House is a community residential facility for residents who identify as femaleand gender diverse. We have room for 8 people every night and we can accommodate women and their children through our Mother / Child support and engage our residents in a women-centered environment. The location structure and services offered reflect the needs of the women and the atmosphere promotes growth healthy living and personal development.

Requirements

Successful candidate must have post-secondary experience

Government of Canada Personnel Screening and Child Abuse Registry Check will be required

Must have Standard First Aid / CPR Level C or be willing to acquire within the first 6 months of employment.

Hours of Work

72 to 96 hours per biweekly pay period on a scheduled rotation of 12 hour shifts including days nights and of 84 hours biweekly. This is an awake position staff are required to stay awake alert and vigilant at all times while on duty.

Salary

$22.94 per hour

Benefits

2 weeks vacation

8 paid personal days

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Upon completion of probation

2% RRSP Match

Health & Dental

Application Deadline : Thursday October 9th at 8 : 00am

Shelter Nova Scotia is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community without judgement. We value people for who they are the uniqueness they bring and the opportunities to learn from our differences. We welcome applications from members of diverse communities.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of the policies procedures structure mission and mandate of Shelter Nova Scotia

Able to adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality code of conduct policies and procedures

Ability to remain awake alert and vigilant at all times while on duty

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent attention to details and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including : Internet Explorer Word Excel Outlook

Child Abuse Registry check and / or Government of Canada Personnel Screening form may be required depending on the facility where you will be forms are completed at the time of employment offer is contingent on a clear check.

Interviewing counseling and intervention techniques

Knowledge of community programs and services serving individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness replaced in the responsibilities section

Knowledge of the structure and organization of the Correctional Service of Canada and the applicable legislation (Criminal Code of Canada Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA) Corrections and Conditional Release Regulations (CCRR) and the Parole Board of Canada (PBC).

Ability to understand cultural differences

Ability to understand the dynamics of residents behavior and assess their needs and risks

Ability to accurately and professionally document and maintain activity client interaction notes

Assist residents through ongoing support in areas such as crisis management personal or family problems education literacy employment budget life skills recreation spiritual and cultural activities

Assist residents to secure housing as required

Assist residents to secure services appropriate to their needs or for public safety requirements such as substance abuse services income support employment services medical (including mental health) and dental services

Perform First Aid and or CPR as required

Participate in on call rotation as required

Responsibilities

Maintain professional ethical boundaries at all times

Maintain positive working relations with government and community agencies

Represent Shelter Nova Scotia in the community in an appropriate and responsible manner

Assist with MSI and Pharmacare applications upon intake

Seek medication funding approval from CSC prior to ordering medications

Complete intakes as necessary

Complete and submit Initial Resident Action Plans and Monthly Progress Updates according to Statement of Work (SoW) and Shelter Nova Scotia policy for those residents assigned to you

Counsel residents form effective relationships and gain trust

Understand the use of authority in supervision and to intervene effectively in crisis situations

Ability to assist residents in identifying and solving the day-to-day problems involved in their successful reintegration into the community

Responsible to foster an atmosphere that is conducive to the rehabilitation and support process required by residents within the facility

Meet with the resident on an ongoing basis to ensure they are adhering to their Correctional Plan and expectations surrounding reintegration

Liaise with the Parole Officer as needed to remain informed regarding the progress of residents assigned to you and to monitor their risk

Complete termination reports within the designated timeframe when residents depart from the facilities

Assist with training of new employees

Attend in-house supervision meetings with resident and parole officer as required

Access and review daily on shift Offender Management System (OMS)

Complete file preparation when required which may include printing mandatory documents from the Offender Management System (OMS)

Breakdown files upon resident departure

Complete selection reviews for future residency

Actively participate in supervision as necessary

Assist with training of new employees

Attend in-house supervision meetings with resident and parole officer as required

Manage crisis situations as they arise in the facility

Develop co-ordinate and / or participate in resident in-house programming as required

Adhere to Health Fire and other standards as required by applicable legislations

Maintain the rights and security of the residents employees and community

Not disclose information contained within documentation with any resident or unauthorized individual

Not establish solitary confidentiality with the residents

Maintain the daily operations of the facility

Receive and direct the proper storage of deliveries

Ensure that the facility and grounds are maintained at an acceptable level of cleanliness and report required repair as a resident fail to complete an assigned chore it is the responsibility of the staff on duty to complete the chore or make arrangements with that resident to have it completed

Daily cleaning and minor maintaining of facility bedding setup laundry garbage removal and recycling

Activate and de-activate the alarm as required

Conduct appropriate House Checks and confirm count as per Shelter Nova Scotia policy

Participate in safety calls procedures as instructed by Shelter Nova Scotia policy

Maintain an accurate filing system

Complete detailed shift briefings (to include updates on all residents and house activities) as required by Shelter Nova Scotia policies

Submit information sheets and incident reports as required

Assist with meal preparation as required

Provide access to medication as per policies of Shelter Nova Scotia

Maintain required documentation on individual residents

Participate in room searches and inspections when required

Secure in a timely manner the personal effects of residents in the event a resident is suspended being asked to leave or is not returning

Attend all team meetings

Contact and follow direction of Shelter Nova Scotia on-call personnel as required

Follow direction and perform other duties as required or deemed necessary by the House Manager or Director of Community Corrections

Maintain an active General / Running Log

Participate in On Call rotation as required

Monitor clients as outlined by the rules and regulations of Shelter Nova Scotia Correctional Services Canada (CSC) the National Parole Board (NPB) and reporting infractions to the Nation Monitoring Center when required.

Follow Statement of Work

Supervise parolees and support the reporting and program requirements for each offender

Follow the direction of the on-call staff to effect and maintain proper discipline of residents

Establish and / or maintain Chain-of-Custody of evidence

Document activities of residents by virtue of a Running Log to ensure that all arrivals / departures and contacts are recorded as per Shelter Nova Scotia procedures and policies

Hours of Work

72 to 96 hours biweekly working 12 hour shifts on a scheduled rotation including days nights and will be averaged to 84 hours biweekly

Salary

$22.94 per hour

Benefits & Vacation

Following the successful completion of a six (6) month probationary period as per Shelter Nova Scotia policy

Key Skills

• Load & Unload
• Shipping & Receiving
• Mac Os
• Forklift
• Freight Experience
• Lift Truck Experience
• Basic Math
• Tanker Experience
• Warehouse Experience
• Commercial Driving
• Driving
• Heavy Lifting

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1