In-home Caseworker, Regina - Sakeenah Canada
2 weeks ago
Description
About the role:
A vital part of our program are our caseworkers. Caseworkers help individuals create and follow their Individualized Support Plans.
We are looking for a caseworkerto assist women and children who have experienced violence and/or trauma and provide support, services, and programming.
This is a Part-time in-person position.Key Responsibilities:
- Create and followthrough with Individualized Support Plans
- Establish a relationship of trust and respect with clients
- Complete intakes
- Provide case planning and assistance
- Provide support in accessing community services, resources, and information
- Have weekly follow up meetings
- Help clients make decisions and challenge inconsistencies
- Work to agreed targets in relation to client contact
- Help clients with referrals, sustainability planning, and finding safe, affordable, and secure housing
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions
- Liaise with other agencies and individuals to help make changes based on issues raised by clients
- Keep track of and mentor volunteer caseworkers
- Keep uptodate with knowledge of programs, resources, and referral services
- Refer clients to other resources, as necessary
- Maintain accurate case notes, files, and uphold confidentiality
- Utilize software for case management
- Adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures
- Performs other duties outlined by Sakeenah
Qualifications
- University and/or college education in a related field
- Gender and Women's Studies, Sociology, Social Justice, Assaulted Women and Children's Programs, Social Work
- Degree, diploma, or certificate in social work
- Commitment to women and children's issues working within an antiracism and Islamic framework
- Experience working with women and children in areas of poverty, violence, trauma, and homelessness
- Nonjudgmental outlook and a willingness to work with different types of people
- Excellent observation and listening skills
- Patience, tolerance, and sensitivity
- Ability to mediate conflict
- Organizational and time management skills
- Effective communication skills
- Dedication to team building
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities simultaneously with the ability to prioritize
- ASL is an asset
- Additional languages are an asset
Hours
- Weekdays 9:00am 5:00pm (oncall shifts as well)
- 20 hours per week
Job Type:
Part-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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