Caseworker

John Howard Society of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

2h•CA$53,633 - CA$60,705•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project ReSet program is a psychosocial support program that supports individuals (& families) who are at risk of promoting, supporting, or committing violence or high-risk behaviours related to an ideology targeting identifiable persons, groups, or institutions. The T4C program works with individuals engaged in or involved with street-level violence. This role has two main functions, and each will be prioritized to meet team needs. As a caseworker in the Project ReSet & T4C programs, you will provide responsive, individualized case management and wraparound support and services in the community and/or institutions. Services are person-centered, and so, the needs, strengths, and goals of the individual guide the intervention plan. The goal is to enhance protective factors, reduce risk and vulnerability factors, and improve community connection. The Knowledge Mobilization aspect relates to researching, developing, and facilitating education sessions, training, or groups, as needed, to a wide range of community partners, agencies, professionals, institutions, and clients. TRAVEL THROUGHOUT EASTERN ONTARIO IS REQUIRED REGULARLY.

Requirements

Understanding and working with individuals who face multiple barriers, both at a systemic and individual level (mental health, justice involvement, substance use, history of trauma).
Building rapport and engage with participants and their families to develop and design strategic interventions for those who are involved in or at risk of targeted violence.
Researching, developing and facilitating education sessions, training, and groups, with professionals and participants.
Speaking in public, engaging with the community, families, law enforcement partners, and other professionals.
Taking initiative, adapting to ever-changing demands and priorities, working under tight timelines, being extremely organized, and having strong communication skills to support the overall position.
A post-secondary degree or diploma in the field of social sciences or relevant lived experience.
Minimum two years of experience providing direct intervention to at-risk/justice-involved transition-aged youth and/or adults and their families.
Experience and ability to work with various aspects of the youth and adult justice systems, including diversion, detention, custody, probation, and parole, as well as police services.
Have an updated clear Criminal Record Check working with a vulnerable population.
Obtain clearance with the Correctional Service of Canada for federal institution meetings, and with provincial institutions (Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre), Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and/or the Ottawa Police Service.
Have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle for working with individuals in the community.
Be motivated to work evenings or weekends if required.
Advanced competencies (written and oral) in English and French or Arabic.

Nice To Haves

Thorough understanding and experience applying Cognitive Behavioural, Social Learning, and Social-Ecological approaches, as well as Motivational Interviewing.
Understanding of trauma and its implications for those individuals intended for this project.
An understanding of the process of radicalization and factors that may lead someone to become radicalized.
An understanding of the process or factors leading to involvement in street-level violence.
Strong understanding of and ability to apply culturally responsive strategies to case management.
Experience and commitment to working with marginalized populations in a dignified and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

Providing intensive case management in the community, at institutions, or the office, including both direct counselling/support and bridging to other services.
Developing and providing training to our many partners, families, professionals, and individuals involved in the program.
Travel throughout Eastern Ontario to support the goals of the projects.