Housing-Based Case Manager, Housing First

Career OpportunityInternal/ ExternalHousing Based Case Manager Housing First Full-Time This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our is the mission of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) to broadly provide Inuit-specific programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Inuit and to encourage and support similar programs for Inuit across the country. TI has over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design development and delivery of a wide range of effective client-centered services. By incorporating the principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population. The position provides intensive support in tandem with the Housing Specialist and a Cultural Support Worker providing direct intensive support to individuals or families that are homeless and looking to transition into more appropriate housing options. The worker works the client to create an individualized service plan that will help them achieve housing and life stability. Responsibilities:Delivers effective services safely and respectfully while maintaining professional rapport with clients peers and other community service providers; Adheres to the Housing First Model working with service users to achieve greater independence;Advocates for the client in all aspects of culture (physical mental spiritual and social); Completes a safety plan and risk minimization plan to appropriately support clients in the client assessment reviewsProvides referrals to appropriate internal and external service the needs of caseload depending on acuity length of time in the program state of housing stability etcReviews and evaluates client progress on an ongoing basis and adjusts case plans in consultation with the team and all client data and completes monthly statistical and maintains client case files in accordance with TIs as an ambassador for TI within and outside the organization by creating an awareness of TIs programs and to the organizations work through collaborative teamwork and participating in meetings and committees as in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risks for clients employees and the familiar with and comply with all of TIs policies and procedures; andAny other duties assigned to you as may reasonably be required in line with the Positions main Qualifications and Skills:Minimum college diploma in human services social work or a related field of studyExperience in delivering related urban housing services preferably to the Inuit communityProficient use of MS Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook video-conferencing platformsFirst aid CPR and non-violent crisis intervention trainingKnowledge of the Indigenous and non-Indigenous housing support and service system of Ottawa; Knowledge of Inuit culture values Inuit Qaujimajatugangit (IQ) and traditional practices; Familiarity with the socio-economic landscape as it pertains to Inuit; Commitment to a client-centered approach when working with Inuit; Outstanding organizational interpersonal and communication skills; Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team environment; andFluency in English required fluency in Inuktitut is an asset.**Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. ***Salary and BenefitsSalary range is $52000 to $ 54300 AnnuallyTI provides paid sickness personal and family sickness leave days and a 24/7 confidential Employee and Family Assistance (earn 3 weeks/year).The deadline for applications is August 18 CLICK ON **APPLY NOW** TO SUBMIT YOUR in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates; applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at to learn more about our programs and services. If you require accommodation during the interview process please contact Housing Based Case Manager Housing First works out of 282 Dupuis Street Ottawa ON (main location) and designated locations within the Ottawa region. We thank all interested applicants in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Hiring Process Disclaimer:We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen assess and/or select candidates. All applications and interviews are reviewed and conducted by qualified human hiring professionals.