Residential Case Worker

St. Leonard's•London, ON

12d•Onsite

About The Position

SLCS is currently seeking a Full-time Residential Case Worker for Gallagher Centre. As a member of this interdisciplinary team you will provide assessment, crisis intervention, discharge planning and support services as needed. You will be expected to assess clients’ skills and needs, particularly in regard to their mental health and addiction issues, in addition to advocacy for clients involved in the criminal justice system. You will liaise with other services i.e. parole officers, clinical support, courts to coordinate care for clients, etc. In addition to these elements of the position, you will be responsible for the safety and security of the clients and other staff during your shift. You will work collaboratively with other team members to complete administrative functions for Gallagher Centre. You will be skilled at working with clients from diverse populations; contributing to program development; as well as providing education support and supervision to students. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all the applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is primarily located at Gallagher Centre and will be working on a set 4 week rotation, between the hours of 8am to 10pm, with a mix of 12 hour shifts and one 8 hour shift every two weeks, including weekends and statutory holidays.

Requirements

Post-secondary education from an accredited institution
Standard First Aid /CPR with AED – Level C
Valid G2 or G Class Driver’s License
Clear Police Check with vulnerable sector screening

Nice To Haves

Proficient in both official languages of Canada

Responsibilities

Provide assessment, crisis intervention, discharge planning and support services as needed.
Assess clients’ skills and needs, particularly in regard to their mental health and addiction issues.
Advocacy for clients involved in the criminal justice system.
Liaise with other services i.e. parole officers, clinical support, courts to coordinate care for clients.
Responsible for the safety and security of the clients and other staff during your shift.
Work collaboratively with other team members to complete administrative functions for Gallagher Centre.
Work with clients from diverse populations.
Contribute to program development.
Provide education support and supervision to students.
Support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all the applicable and regulatory requirements.