Company Overview:
For over 75 years enCompass has been building safe and inclusive communities by supporting individuals to navigate change – and lead healthy, meaningful lives. We provide holistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder. We do this through preventative and restorative activities including release planning, housing, safety planning, employment transition, education, substance recovery, cultural supports and more. By exemplifying care, compassion and understanding, we are laying the foundations for positive change.
We are a values-driven organization that supports clients from a strength-based approach. If your values are aligned with our core values listed at: https://myencompass.ca/about-us/who-we-are/, please consider joining our team.
Position Summary:
Independence Apartments is a Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) and a program of enCompass Community Safety Agency. Its primary focus is to assist adult males in making a successful transition from federal institutions to living a responsible community life. Independence Apartments provides community supervision of clients while at the same time, providing one-to-one support for their transition into the community.
As a Caseworker, you have the opportunity to promote pro-social and healthy lifestyles using various methods including but not limited to, ongoing monitoring/reporting of client behaviour, assessing the risks and needs of clients, completing accurate referrals to treatment centers/community resources as required, and assisting clients in the development and implementation of SMART goals. Caseworkers are part of a Case Management Team which consists of a Parole Officer and where applicable, could include Edmonton Police Officers, RCMP and/or Program Facilitators. The Case Management Team’s role is to aid in all aspects of client care in hopes of a successful release.
Responsibilities:
- Regularly meet with, observe, and document resident behaviour, progress or deterioration, both within the CBRF and in the community.
- Delivery of services in a client-centred, strength-based approach.
- Maintain file and supervision standards set by the enCompass Community Safety Agency and Correctional Services Canada.
- Liaison with Parole Officers, Edmonton City Police, and various other treatment professionals.
- Attend client case conferences, unit, and agency meetings, and staff training.
- Goal setting with the clients that are specific to risk factors and complement their special conditions of release.
- Completion of accurate written documentation, data collection/entry, intakes, and assessments.
- Ensure services are being delivered in accordance with Agency Policies and Procedures.
- Contribute to a positive culture by assisting and supporting colleagues as needed and encourage, mentor, and teach others about the unit’s operations.
- Has strong work ethic, high degree of integrity, and takes pride in their work.
Qualifications / Skills:
- Degree or Diploma in Corrections, Social Work, Criminology or related field
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience working with complex, high risk populations.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of community resources, knowledge of issues faced by high risk individuals who have experienced significant trauma with high criminogenic factors and are now experiencing homelessness, poverty, and both mental health conditions and substance use
- Strong leadership, teamwork and effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Prior experience completing professional documentation
- Experience working with and understanding the unique challenges that Indigenous and multicultural individuals and families face, particularly those with significant criminal histories
- Criminal Record Check, Enhanced Security Clearance and Canadian Border Services Agency Clearance
- Standard First Aid and CPR, Suicide Intervention and Crisis Intervention and De-escalation Training
Conditions of Employment:
- The hours of work are Sunday to Thursday from 10:45PM to 07:00AM and works a 41.25-hour work week.
- The position requires frequent standing, walking up and down stairs, and occasional lifting.
- Flexibility to work an on-call rotation.
What we offer
- The salary range for this position is $58,029.50 - $65,856.70 annually.
- enCompass strives to provide a meaningful work environment through the following:
- Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
- Service recognition and employee awards
- Professional development opportunities
- Staff team building and appreciation days
- Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits
Please include how you heard about the position in the cover letter. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted
Building Safe, Inclusive Communities.
enCompass is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
