Intake & Case Worker, Transitional Housing

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

The Transitional Housing Intake & Caseworker will work with the Residents of Grace Mansion in all areas of personal development and growth, life skills, and social and spiritual activities to enable the residents to attain their full potential.

Accountabilities:               

Intake

• Monitor resident occupancy levels and keep updated with move-in and move-out of residents.
• Perform intake of new clients by conducting reference checks for prospective clients
• Create new client files, interview prospective clients and callers, and collect required documentation for intake of clients to ensure program criteria are met.

• Conduct orientation with clients and review the facility rules, clients’ rights and responsibilities, grievance/complaint.
• Receive/explain applications for potential residents, along with updating the waitlist.

Casework

• Provide hands-on training, coaching and support to clients, and help create opportunities for practicing skills that will enable clients to achieve their personal goals.
• Conduct an initial needs assessment of the resident within 10 days of arrival to the residence and schedule the initial room inspection.
• Establish and refer clients to appropriate medical and mental health services, education/job training programs, legal and advocacy services and other community resources as needed.

• Ensure the eventual completion of the goals and prepare an appropriate exit plan
• Work with assigned residents in completing Personal Development Plan (PDP) and following up with Resident(s) at regular intervals to assess, monitor, and adjust PDP as may be required. 
• Participate with residents in scheduled instructional, spiritual, or social activities as required.
• Research and develop knowledge of issues that relate to residents. Development of resource information as relevant for residents.
• Maintain confidentiality and keep accurate files and statistical records. Specifics of administrative duties will vary with the different shifts.

Admin/ Community Support

• Supervise/monitor actions and interactions of Residents during assigned shift.
• Respond to all Resident inquiries within the framework of Centre Policies & Procedures.
• Answer telephone calls and refer to the appropriate person(s).
• Admit visitors to the Centre according to guidelines.
• Receive Residents’ rent and place funds in the designated lockbox as per written protocol.
• Maintain contact with the Salvation Army, City and Provincial Government and community agencies to coordinate activities and available resources for the benefit of the Centre and the residents.
• Participate in scheduled staff and case management meetings as required and provide input and information on assigned client progress.
• Initial response to emergencies such as fire alarm, or other situations.
• Respond and assist residents at times of physical/mental/emotional crises.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• Duties require the employee to work in Grace Mansion – an 84-room, four-story Residence located at 596 East Hastings Street in downtown Vancouver. Responsibilities will involve working from a designated workstation, but will also involve movement through the residential areas, and general building. The employee may at times be subject to hazardous or disagreeable conditions in the performance of their duties.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of two academic years
• Training/Certification in Addictions and/or Mental Health issues
• Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
• Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, or willingness to be trained.
• WHMIS 2015
• Certification in FOODSAFE Level 1
• Universal precautions
• Computer skills and training in Word, Outlook & Excel
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Criminal Record Review Act clearance to work with vulnerable adults
• An alternative combination of education and experience might be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements  

• Minimum two years of experience of case work with individuals working through addiction and/or mental health issues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Skills and Capabilities (examples provided below):

• Organized with good attention to detail.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Ability to de-escalate individuals in stressful situations
• Quality oral and written communication skills

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $24.47 to $30.59 with a maximum of $36.71.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.