Caseworker

Autism Services; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army, Crossroads Residential Services Bethany Home, seeks a Residential Caseworker to perform direct casework and facilitate group activities in alignment with agency policies. The role emphasizes ethical practice, client-centered support, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to uphold residents' well-being.

The position requires strong communication, patience, conflict-resolution skills, and the ability to make informed decisions within established guidelines, while

Qualifications

• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Strong understanding of professional boundaries when working with a vulnerable population.
• Patience and ability to deescalate situations.
• Ability to coach and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to problem solve and make independent decisions within an established framework while understanding the impact decisions will have on programming as well as programs around them.
• Ability and willingness to respect, promote, and support the mission, vision, and values of TSA and develop an understanding of the purpose of the Salvation Army in Canada and its implication as related to position responsibilities.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal, motivational, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Attentive listening skills for the purpose of coaching and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain a team environment; work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be reliable and operate in an environment of accountability.
• Understands the dynamics of resident's behaviour with the ability to assess their needs and risks.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of and empathy toward cultural differences. Must be sensitive to and respectful of cultural and lifestyle diversity.

Responsibilities

• The Residential Caseworker renders direct casework and conducts assigned group work to assist clients within The Salvation Army- Crossroads Residential Services Bethany Home policies and program.

Skills

Integrity

Confidentiality

Boundaries

De-escalation

Coaching

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Team collaboration

Communication

Empathy

Cultural sensitivity

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Residential Caseworker renders direct casework and conducts assigned group work to assist clients within The Salvation Army- Crossroads Residential Services Bethany Home policies and program.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Strong understanding of professional boundaries when working with a vulnerable population.
• Patience and ability to deescalate situations.
• Ability to coach and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to problem solve and make independent decisions within an established framework while understanding the impact decisions will have on programming as well as programs around them.
• Ability and willingness to respect, promote, and support the mission, vision, and values of TSA and develop an understanding of the purpose of the Salvation Army in Canada and its implication as related to position responsibilities.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal, motivational, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Attentive listening skills for the purpose of coaching and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain a team environment; work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be reliable and operate in an environment of accountability.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 computer programs.
• Understands the dynamics of resident's behaviour with the ability to assess their needs and risks.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of and empathy toward cultural differences. Must be sensitive to and respectful of cultural and lifestyle diversity.