Third Party Case Worker, Casual - Victoria, Canada - The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver

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Victoria, Canada

1 week ago

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JOB POSTING

Job Title:

TPA

Case Worker Status:
Casual

Program:
Third-

Party Administration Start Date:
ASAP

Location:

Victoria Hourly Rate:
$25.71

Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Posting #: 23-033
**Schedule: Monday - Friday Closing Date: January 20, 2023
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is a charitable organization that supports women,
girls, and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. Our programs work to break the
cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and crime.

We are recruiting a casual, on-call, Third-Party Administration (TPA) Case Worker to support our

Third-Party Administration office in Victoria. Located in offices throughout the Lower Mainland and
Victoria, the Third-Party Administration Program case workers assist individuals who are in receipt of
social assistance to receive the statutory and regulatory entitlements to which they are entitled. Clients
are not able to access service through regular ministry offices due to their high support needs such as
mental health and addiction issues.
TPACase Workers act as a bridge between Ministry of Social
Development and Poverty Reduction staff and clients. Staff complete case file documentation, collect
and forward information as needed, and assist client to access community resources to meet their
needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acts as a third party for administration of social assistance and transference of documents and

information.

Accepts client referrals from the Ministry offices.
Interviews and assesses clients, gathers information relevant to clients' problems, needs and risks.
Maintains regular communication with client and the Ministry, provides progress

discussions/reports.

May provide life skills training in behaviour management, money management and poverty rights,

access of entitlement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma or certificate in a related field, or the equivalent education and/or at least one (1) year's

direct program delivery experience in the community social services is required.

Working knowledge of communitybased programs; welfare entitlements and provincial and

community services is preferred.

Excellent interpersonal behaviour and good communication skills both written and verbal.
Strong organizational, advocacy and time management skills.
Understanding of mental health and addiction issues.
Ability to respond to clients with mental health and addiction issues in an appropriate manner.
Crisis management, deescalation skills are essential.
Understanding of communitybased programs and Ministry regulations regarding entitlements.
Knowledge of social assistance services as provided by the Ministry of Social Development.
Proficient in MS word, excel, outlook and data entry.

MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum oncall availability of 3 days per week to provide staffing coverage for sick, vacation and

other employee absences as required.

Standard First Aid with CPR-C.
Evidence of COVID19 vaccination status.
Evidence of a Tuberculosis Test and compliance with the TB Control Program.
Doctor's Note of fitness required.
Satisfactory Criminal Record Review (Vulnerable Sector Search).
Valid driver's license (Class 5) and satisfactory driving record preferred.
Access to vehicle preferred.
This position requires union membership.

EFry is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly
encourages applicants that represent those we serve. We welcome applicants with non-traditional
educational backgrounds and field experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an
**interview will be contacted.