Case Manager - Men's Home
Case Manager - Men's Home
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Job Description
Position Summary
Seabird Island is committed to wellness and recovery. We are dedicated to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment that respects and values Indigenous knowledge traditions and ways of being. We are seeking a Case Manager to join our team working collaboratively to enhance the health and wellness of residents within our recovery programs.
Under the direction of the Recovery Home Supervisor the Case Manager provides culturally informed case
management and support services to residents dealing with addictions and substance use. This role involves
ensuring a caring and supportive environment where residents can access health healing and other programs
and services both in-home and through broader community connections.
This is a 3 month term contract with the possibility of an extension.
What youll do
Resident support
- Overall leadership including individualized wellness plans.
- One-to-one case work with residents including referrals to counsellors employment and education.
- Coordinate services for residents who need permanent housing health care financial help child and family services or job training.
- Assess struggles with domestic violence physical or emotional illness alcoholism drug abuse.
- Daily group leader addictions trauma care anger management family dynamics harm reductionpeer support etc.
- Cultural and community connectivity.
- Coordinate with other communities and resources to ensure adequate support.
- Life skills career employment and vocational planning.
Administration
- Provide monthly reports to the Director containing both narrative and financial information.
- Manage the homes daily operating budget (groceries clothing or other emergency needs).
- Ensure that the home meets regulation covering health fire safety requirements.
- Maintain highly confidential professional and accurate resident files.
Facility
- Plan and follow up with staff to ensure a strategic cleaning routine is completed daily/weekly/monthlyto ensure health and safety and licensing expectations.
- Ensure SIB Maintenance/Public Works is aware of the specific needs including specific cleaning andsanitation needs routine maintenance expectations and any maintenance/repair needs to ensure thesafe operation of the facility and programs.
- Ensure all equipment and facilities are always in safe and proper working order.
Programs
- Ensure that all programs are meeting or exceeding the expectations for resident and employee healthand safety including executing regular fire and earthquake drills.
- Ensure that residents can access culturally appropriate programing and services inside and outside thehome to meet their physical social emotional creative and cognitive needs.
- Ensure that residents have individualized plans on file and that they are always kept current.
Other Duties
- Additional responsibilities as needed to support the community and uphold our shared values.
What you bring
Qualifications:
- A Diploma in social sciences addictions mental health or a related field. We also recognize and valuecultural knowledge and experience gained through other forms of education and training includingteachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience working within Indigenous communities focusing on casemanagement.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and understanding of Indigenous culturestraditions and contemporary issues.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Food safe Level 1 is required.
- Non-violent crisis intervention Certificate is required.
- Valid first aid certificate is required
- Professionally grounded in First Nations spirituality philosophies ideology knowledge andmethodologies in approach to case management and social work.
Cultural Competency:
- Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures traditions and contemporary issues.
- Experience working within Indigenous communities and applying culturally safe practices.
- Understanding of intergenerational trauma and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and communities
Preferred
- Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Lived experience as a member of a First Nations community.
- Knowledge and understanding of Seabird Islands culture traditions teachings community dynamics.
- Ability to respond quickly and professionally to community or colleague needs and inquiries.
- Excellent writing editing and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with residents.
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in residents.
- Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations manage aggressive behavior and use non-violentcrisis intervention and self-regulating techniques.
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
Working / Special Conditions
- Initial and ongoing employment is subject to submission of a clear Criminal Record Review Program Check to ensure the safety and trust of the communities we serve. This check will be conducted every five years.
- Initial and ongoing commitment to the values and guidelines of Sqwqel (Seabird Island Band) including our policies procedures standards of practice and laws is essential. This commitment supports our collective work the community and the responsibilities of this role.
- Must possess a valid class 5 drivers license and have access to safe and reliable transportation insured for community-based use to effectively transport clients.
- Flexibility in working hours is required including evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs and schedules of clientsand community needs. Employees will be given as much notice as possible to any changes in schedule.
Benefits and perks
- Access to internal training programs professional development and skill enhancement
- Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
- Equitable hourly rates
- Casual dress code
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience particularly in relation to recovery. Please include references that can speak to your experience and skills.
Have a question about this position before you apply Email.
Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students staff members families community as well as resources and assets are protected. All background checks reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with Seabird Island Human Resources Policy Manual protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.
Pre-employment screening
Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering diversity equity and inclusion. We recognize and value the unique perspectives experiences and contributions that Indigenous people bring to our team. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous people. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code preference may be given to applicants of First Nations Mtis or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however we are not able to sponsor visas.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
