Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda

Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda

Money Management Case Worker

SASKATOON, SK

Sponsorship not specified$22k-$27kDetected 1 day ago
C++StatisticsAccountingLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Teams

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • This position provides direct service to the community and will support people from a diverse range of backgrounds and histories
  • 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.
  • Clients and their families, government agencies and local community support services
  • Provide input on the budget process and manage the Community & Family Services Budget in cooperation with the Community & Family Services Director / Corp Officer.

Requirements

  • Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
  • Have experience with program facilitation, administrative duties, and program development
  • Experience performing administrative tasks
  • Experience with community development considered an asset
  • Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of two academic years
  • A combination of experience and education deemed equivalent may be considered
  • Two years but less than three years of related experience
  • Previous experience in social services/mental health setting
  • Valid Criminal Record and Vulnerable Services Check
  • Driver's License and Clean Driver's Abstract

Skills

  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
  • A team player; ability to work in a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgmental manner
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and video conferencing applications (i.e., Microsoft Teams and Zoom)
  • Detail oriented skills and ability to juggle multiple cases
  • High standards of integrity, judgment and confidentiality and an ability to model the values and standards of The Salvation Army
  • Ability to deal effectively with the public, government, business leaders and professionals
  • Strong commitment to and ability to clearly articulate the mission statement, values and beliefs of The Salvation Army
  • Skills and Capabilities:

Compensation

  • 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.

Benefits

  • We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

Company info

  • 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:
  • For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda.
  • The Money Management Caseworker will provide casework support to individuals on the Budget Management Program in accordance with contract obligations, policies and procedures, The Salvation Army's mission, values, and standards.
  • The primary responsibility of the caseworker is to work alongside clients to develop independent money management skills.
  • Casework
  • The position of trustee caseworker is designed to help foster growth in clients both with life skills as well as money management.
  • The caseworker will be expected to work both one-on-one with clients in an office setting, as well as provide group support and workshops surrounding relevant topics.
  • The caseworker will be assigned caseload by the Ministry of Social Services Tier One Trustee clients.
  • These clients are being placed onto the Budget Management Program with the expectation that they will build life skills that will lead to both financial and personal growth and independence.
  • Managing an assigned caseload; Complete client intakes / discharges and establish and maintain productive communication with clients and maintain case files to include all required supporting documentation related to each client.
  • In cooperation with the client prepare a monthly budget plan to assist them with setting financial goals, development milestones, ensure their income assistance benefits are disbursed in a way that best meets their basic needs.
  • Work with client to help them achieve their maximum possible level of independence.
  • Conduct Individual sessions with clients, keeping records as to the nature of each session including discussion with Social Workers.
  • Maintain regular communication with clients to discuss how the budget is going and build life skills.
  • Work with the client to develop skills for reaching independence.
  • Connect clients with internal and external agencies and work alongside them to provide the client with the best possible care.
  • Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and current file records including income and expenses as well as funds issued, in an organized fashion.
  • Prepare necessary forms for clients - OAP, CPP Benefits, etc.
  • Participate in the cheque distribution and preparation for bills, expenses, personal allotments
  • Maintain the client management database with all required information
  • Prepare and facilitate relevant Budget management seminars or group education opportunities for clients
  • Assist clients when needed with finding accommodations, food, mediate with creditors or other assistance as it relates to the strong financial health of the clients
  • Participate in department staff meetings and strategic planning to ensure programming and goals reflect clients' needs as these may evolve or change

Equal opportunity

  • Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
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