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About the Role

The Addictions Caseworker provides professional care and support to individuals on conditional release from Federal Correctional Institutions. They perform a full range of duties and responsibilities related to the assistance, care, and counselling of residents, including assessments, ongoing reviews, and the development of plans for assigned residents. This role is an active member of the Community Residential Facility Staff Team.

Responsibilities

Work with the Case Management Team to support parolees and involve team-assigned staff in monitoring, assessing and supporting residents' programs and progress.
Complete Level of Service Inventory, Needs Analysis, and Road to Self-Improvement assessments.
Manage a caseload of up to 18 residents, including weekly meetings and case work records.
Ensure thorough and complete intake for all assigned cases.
Prepare and submit Full Parole Submissions to the Parole Board of Canada.
Facilitate in-house meetings.
Assist clients with the development of specific goal plans to meet determined objectives, including recovery goals, compliance with Correctional Plan, securing housing, obtaining vocational training, or assessing Life-Skills programs.
Prepare and facilitate relapse prevention group programming.
Participate in 60-day resident evaluations with the resident and Assistant Director when necessary.
Manage and maintain the confidentiality and accuracy of resident files according to policy and procedures.
Provide direct consultation, referral, and supportive counselling to residents as per policy and procedures.
Respond to crisis situations involving residents and provide consultation and direction to front-line staff.
Conduct room searches at the request of the Director or designate.
Provide instruction and guidance to one student on placement assignment per semester.
Be available to interview potential staff and assist with assessing applicant suitability.
Conduct institutional visits.
Participate in the rotational on-call system for the CRF, acting as Director’s Designate in response to emergency situations/parole violations.
Perform other duties as assigned to fulfill contractual obligations with Correctional Services Canada.
Make suggestions to improve efficiency or procedures.
Adhere to standards consistent with the values and philosophy of The Salvation Army and the Correctional Justice Services Department.
Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings, shift changes, case-management meetings, joint case conference meetings with Correctional Services Canada, and in-service training.
Engage in formal evaluation sessions with the immediate supervisor.
Read and follow the Policy and Procedures Manual and the Employee Handbook.
Protect the confidentiality of all residents and staff.
Function as a supportive team member.
Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures, promoting safe work practices.
Identify and report hazardous situations to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

Must have completed an Undergraduate University degree (e.g. BA, BSc, BScN,) or ICADC (International Certified Alcohol and Drug Caseworker).
Must have current First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates.
Must obtain Vulnerable Sector Search and institutional security clearance.
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Must have a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, including teaching and counseling in a variety of Social Service Programs and Corrections.
Demonstrated ability to teach.
Knowledge and experience dealing with concurrent disorders, relapse prevention models, the 12 step process, and the special needs of men with addiction is required.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office and case management software.
Demonstrated commitment to work within The Salvation Army mission and values and demonstrated ability to apply them.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written in English.
Tolerance and compassion for individuals of diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to understand the dynamics of residents’ behaviour and assess their needs and risks.
Must have strong interpersonal skills and be a team player.
Must have good computer skills.
Must have proven ability to effectively problem solve.
Ability to work with diversity.

Skills

Case Management
Assessment
Counselling
Crisis Intervention
Relapse Prevention
Group Facilitation
Report Writing
MS Office
Case Management Software
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solving
Teamwork

Location

Toronto Area

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 2 years of prior related experience

Education Level

Undergraduate University degree (e.g. BA, BSc, BScN,) or ICADC (International Certified Alcohol and Drug Caseworker)
Current First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates

Salary/Compensations

$31.71 to $31.71 per hour

Benefits

Reasonable accommodation upon request

About the Company

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda.
Building on its roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year it helps more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter.
It supports people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges.
The Salvation Army continually adapts and innovates to meet emerging needs and live out its mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.
As a faith- and values-based organization, it hires and serves people of all backgrounds and walks of life.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.