Residential Case Worker

ST LEONARDS; London; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

3 weeks paid vacation

Paid personal days

RRSP contributions

Wage progression with annual review

Professional development funds

Great team to work with

Job summary

ST LEONARDS is seeking a Full Time Residential Case Worker for Cody Centre. You will support participants through collaborative case management to build skills, pursue education or employment, and connect with community services while following correctional plans and discharge planning.

You will assess risk, provide crisis prevention and advocacy for participants on parole, and liaise with parole officers and clinical supports to coordinate necessary services.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education from an accredited institution.
• Intermediate (Formerly Standard) First Aid and CPR – Level C.
• Valid Full G Class Driver’s License.
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative case management to help participants build skills and pursue education or employment.
• Connect participants with community services and supports and assist with discharge planning for independent living.
• Assess risk areas, including mental health and addiction, and advocate for participants in the criminal justice system on parole.
• Coordinate with parole officers, clinical supports, and court system personnel to arrange supports.

Skills

First Aid & CPR Level C

Driver's License

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

SLCS is currently seeking a Full Time Residential Case Worker at Cody Centre. As a member of this interdisciplinary team, you will assist program participants through collaborative case management to build skills, seek/maintain education and/or employment, connect with community services and supports, follow their correctional plans and requirements and prepare for independent living through discharge planning. You will additionally provide assessment, crisis prevention and intervention, and support services within the program. You will be expected to assess areas of risk and need, particularly in regard to mental health and addiction issues, and provide advocacy for participants involved in the criminal justice system who are on parole. You will liaise with other services (i.e. parole officers, clinical supports, members of the court system) to coordinate supports for participants.

In addition to those elements, you will be responsible for the safety and security of the program participants and other staff during your shift. You will work collaboratively with other team members to complete administrative functions for Cody Centre.

You will be skilled at working with individuals from diverse populations, contributing to program development and evaluation and assisting your team with orientation and training, including for students who may be on placement. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all the applicable and regulatory requirements, policies and procedures. This position would be working on a set rotation, between the hours of 8am and 10pm including weekends and holidays.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary education from an accredited institution
• Intermediate (Formerly Standard) First Aid and CPR – Level C
• Valid Full G Class Driver’s License
• Candidates who are proficient in both official languages of Canada will be considered an asset

What we offer:

• Employer paid benefits package
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Paid Personal days
• Employer RRSP contributions
• Wage grid includes annual wage progression
• Investment in your professional growth through professional development funds
• A great team to work with

This position requires a clear Police Check with vulnerable sector screening, at the applicant's cost, as per SLCS policy. We adhere to the French Language Services Act and are committed to equity, diversity, and an inclusive, barrier-free workplace under the AODA. Accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used. If accommodation is needed during recruitment, please inform the HR department. This posting is for a new vacancy within the agency and no AI is used in screening applicants.

SLCS values a diverse workforce to achieve our mission. We encourage applications from racialized communities, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, diverse faith communities, and those with varied lived experiences. Feel free to share your story in your cover letter.