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
To assist clients through advocating and/or referrals in order to promote moving towards self-sufficiency.
Accountabilities
Client Services
Uses intake information and gathers other information needed to determine eligibility and presenting issues according to established format. This will be done through questionnaires, forms and interviews. This data will meet the provisions of the Ontario Works Act in ensuring confidentiality of residents
Assess presenting condition of client to determine need for Urgent Response from RMOC Social Services Department
Using information gathered from the client and other appropriate sources, assess client needs in order to determine appropriate referrals for:
Housing
Employment
Health care (physical, mental, emotional, addictions)
Pastoral counselling
Socialization
Service/Goal Plan
With the client, involving other appropriate workers,
develop preliminary service/goal plan, including outcomes, priorities and timelines
Identify real or potential barriers to achieving desired outcomes
Crisis Intervention
Use intervention skills in emotional, mental, or social crises
Referrals
Make appropriate referrals to both Booth Centre and community resources
Coordinate simultaneous referrals to ensure an integrated service response
Coach/support clients as necessary for him to access appropriate services
Follow up
Monitor client’s progress. Advocate on behalf of the client as required and appropriate
Arrange for case conferences if appropriate or attend reviews called by community workers
Administration
Ensure accurate, up to date documentation according to requirements of Booth Centre management and funding mandates. This will include both computerized and paper records
Prepare statistical and other reports as required
Transmit electronically or on paper all information required by a funding mandate and/or service agreement
Health and Safety
Adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures in place; complies with all instructions from the employer concerning health and safety as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and WSIB
Ensures all procedures, rules and guidelines for the safety and security of clients and staff are enforced and respected
Physical Effort
Frequent amount of standing, walking, sitting,
keyboarding
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Governance Boards and Councils: None
MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY
Director of Programs
FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
None
WORKING CONDITIONS
May deal with angry and abusive clients
May encounter verbal abuse
May deal with bed bugs
May be required to deal with client overdose and other medical situations
Education, Qualifications and Certifications
Relevant post-secondary education, preferably a diploma or degree in social services work
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
At least two years successful experience in working on the front line with the homeless population
Understanding of the issues of homelessness
Effective communication skills including interviewing, presenting cases and writing reports
Skills and Capabilities (examples provided below)
Demonstrable assessment skills.
Proven ability to work effectively with community resource agencies.
Experience administering Narcan and/or Narcan training a robust asset
Bilingualism preferred (English/French)
Clear Police Reference Check for Vulnerable Sector Screening is required
Compensation
The target hiring range for this position is $25.10 to $25.10 with a maximum of $25.10.
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.
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📌 Diversion & Intake Case Manager (Quebec City)
🏢 The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
📍 Quebec City