ASAP Community Justice Caseworker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$48,339 - CA$72,527•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assisting Seniors After Prison (ASAP) Community Justice Caseworker will provide case management, system navigation, and advocacy to seniors returning to the community upon release from federal correctional institutions. This role involves attending correctional facilities and halfway houses, interviewing clients before and after release, assisting clients upon their return to the community, developing relationships with community agencies, delivering presentations, recruiting and managing volunteers, attending appointments with participants, assisting with forms and applications, monitoring client access to health services and health regimen compliance, and assisting with program evaluation.

Requirements

Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in Correctional/Social Services field.
Up to date First Aid/CPR or willingness to receive training.
Up to date Non-Violent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Certificate or willingness to receive training.
Valid Unrestricted Class G Driver’s License & access to a reliable vehicle.
Required to complete Federal Security (Reliability) Clearance.
2 years relevant experience working in CJS related environment.
Case management experience.
Experience working with people involved with the correctional justice system.
Experience using a case management system.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
Excellent organizational skills.
Proficient computer skills using Word, Excel and other office software.
Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry, Public Safety Screening, driver’s abstract) and provide an original copy of a Criminal Background Check (CPIC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Strong understanding of professional boundaries when working with a vulnerable population.
Patience and ability to deescalate situations.
Ability to problem solve and make independent decisions within established framework while understanding the impact decisions will have on programming as well as programs around them.
Willingness to support the Salvation Army’s Mission and Values Statements.

Nice To Haves

Communication in French considered an asset.
Knowledge of the Kingston community and social services agencies considered an asset.
Able to build and strengthen relationships with community agency partners.
Understanding and knowledge of the CJS and processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver a program presentation to community agencies and CJS stakeholders.
Develop rapport with CSC Institutional and Community Parole Officers.
Build relationships with community agencies, housing, and police.
Conduct in-reach at federal institutions to identify program participants.
Participate in release planning for eligible participants.
Recruit, onboard, assign and manage volunteers.
Establish a supportive rapport with clients.
Develop a comprehensive case management plan for each client.
Assist clients to address their needs: mental health, health, addictions/substance use, housing, employment, family, and compliance programming.
Observe, assess and document client behaviour and ongoing progress to enhance support.
Deal with serious incidents and crisis in a safe and holistic manner.
Refer clients to resources, food, counselling, housing, homecare.
Ensure clients are accessing appropriate medical attention and community supports.
Coach clients how to live peacefully and successfully in the community.
Connect clients with volunteers and pro-social community contacts/mentors.
Support clients in fulfilling their spiritual needs.
Other duties as assigned.