Case Worker - Brandon, Canada - Life's Journey Inc.

Life's Journey Inc.

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Brandon, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB POSTING #2023-CW4- CASE WORKER - Full Time Permanent

Agency:
Life's Journey Inc.

Program:
Westman Services

Posted:
January 16, 2023

Closing Date:
January 23, 2023

Wage:
$ $ 25.73 Hourly (Based on qualifications.)

Hours Worked:
Monday to Friday: 8:00AM-4:00PM

Location:
Brandon, MB

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The Case Worker is responsible for providing services to the program participants through the following activities: providing direct support to individuals, contributing to the service planning process, completing follow-up, and tracking implementation related to the service plan, which includes communication with both the Clinical Case Manager and Support Mentors, contributing to the clear understanding of goals and clarification of questions and concerns related to programming.

As a part of a team,Case Workers provide respectful, holistic, supportive assistance to individuals within the program model and agency values, taking a positive, strength-based, conflict prevention approach.

In cooperation with the Clinical Case Manager, the service team, and others to achieve the above responsibility, the Case Worker provides backup coverage for other staff (e.g., Assistant Coordinators).

Other duties included are:

maintaining a positive focused relationship with the participant, supporting residential placements (residential programs), identifying programming needs to the Program Coordinator, and providing leadership and guidance to resources internally or externally.

With Clinical Case Managers, Case Workers may prepare, maintain, and provide required internal reports, files, and records, submitting such reports as required, which may include overseeing individual participants' record keeping.

The Case Worker also works cooperatively, and collaboratively and liaises effectively with other programs, staff, external agencies, community groups, and businesses.

This role requires an individual that can support the program and team with:

High work Standards: work ethic, task completion, consistency, follow-up, accuracy/attention to detail, time management
Personal Management Skills: accountability, selfmanagement, stress tolerance, adaptability/flexibility, creativity, initiative, working in teams or independently, problemsolving
Personal Development Skills: ability, openness, willingness to learn, receives feedback and seeks collaborative opportunities
Professional Skills: interpersonal and communication skills, influencing, collaboration and the ability to establish effective relationships/trust with others, within professional boundaries
Mentoring Skills: coaching, patience, influencing and modeling professional behaviour

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
CLINICAL CASE MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Previous experience working closely with individuals with a criminal history (Sexual Offences) and who are highly volatile.
University education in social services or equivalent experience in related roles is an asset.
A Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or previous experience in related social service roles, demonstrated understanding of FASD/neuralbehavioural, intellectual disabilities, and issues.
Optimally, three years of experience in a related role and supporting individuals with disabilities, demonstrating empathy, and developing practical, supportive, and effective working relationships
Experience in an outreach setting.
Experience with administration skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.
Satisfactory Child and Adult Abuse Registry check, Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector search), and a satisfactory Driver's Abstract and license.
Certification of First Aid Level
Emergency.
The ability to attend work regularly as scheduled or requested.
Demonstrated language, writing, and comprehension skills.
Demonstrate cultural knowledge competence and participate in agency training for development.
A safe and reliable vehicle and proof of appropriate insurance on the vehicle.

Knowledge of the following areas is required:

FASD
Community Living
Disability Services
Justice
EIA and CFS
Addictions
Determinants of Health
Harm Reduction

Core Competencies for All Employees:

Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, Effective Communication, Patience and Perseverance, Reasoning and Decision Making

Life's Journey strives towards a workforce that has fair representation of the community that we serve.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$21.86-$25.73 per hour

Benefits: