Case Manager
❮ back to last search| Location: | Calgary |
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| Company: | McMan |
| Hours: | Full time |
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Full-time Position
McMan Calgary Internal/External
McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association of Calgary & Area is an organization making a difference in the lives of more than 3700 children, youth, adults and families annually. We support children, youth, adults and families with complex needs that can include mental health issues, addictions, homelessness, poverty and disability by providing them with the services and supports they need to thrive. McMan exists because we believe in everyone’s deep and infinite worth. At McMan, no matter who you are, we will always walk with you. In everything we do, we will be humble and bold. Through these actions, we will be receptive, relevant, relational, and real with our community.
McMan is recruiting for a Case Manager to join our Hope Homes program. Operating from a Housing First and Harm Reduction Approach; the Case Manager will be responsible for assisting youth in obtaining and maintaining safe housing, supporting their education or employment goals and any other areas of support that is required to help them successfully transition out of homelessness and into independence.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for working with youth who are experiencing or at risk of becoming homeless, and one who shares McMan’s core values of Respect, Trust, Empathy, Genuineness and Commitment.
Some of the key aspects of this role include:
· Meet client, program and organizational needs while working from a flexible schedule.
· Provide comprehensive community resource information to youth based on the individual needs.
· Educate and support youth to increase skills that promote greater self-efficacy.
· Meet with the youth in their home or community environment.
· Provide individual instruction, modeling and support of basic life skills (ie: health, nutrition, home cleanliness, safety).
· Provide support in the areas of addition, mental health, and education or employment.
· Monitor and support youth through a harm reduction approach to ensure living conditions are safe and sanitary.
The successful candidate has:
- A degree or diploma in Human Services.- Knowledge of youth homelessness, community resources.- Experience with HMIS data would be preferred.- Three (3) years’ experience working with youth in case management.- Excellent organizational and communication skills.- Strong writing, organizational, program planning and interpersonal skills- Demonstrated interest and knowledge of Indigenous history, language and culture would be an asset.- Current standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training.- Valid Driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage.- The successful candidate must also have a Child Welfare Intervention Check and Police Check (current within 6 months).- Knowledge and experience with the Relational Theory, harm reduction and stages of change is an asset.
*This position is required to participate in on-call rotation of one week 24 hour support for the Agency.
McMan provides a solid blend of an extensive benefit plan, personal days, and the opportunity to contribute to the community at large. Access is provided to benefits within the first month of employment, with a plan that includes vision, dental and prescription drug coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program. A 100% employer contribution pension plan is also provided after 6 months of employment. With three weeks of vacation, a flexible schedule, and access to 12 personal days off per year, the organization encourages a work-life balance.
Equal Opportunity
McMan is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff benefits and enriches the work environment and contributes to organizational excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including candidates from diverse and indigenous backgrounds and those with disabilities.
If you feel you have the skills, background and the desire to work in an extremely rewarding and challenging environment, apply now. If you’re looking to make a difference, make it with McMan.
Salary Range: $49,768 - $54,931 per annum
Closing Date: April 12, 2024
Apply Here: https://mcmancalgary.applytojobs.ca/hope homes/29173
We thank all applicants for their interest in McMan, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
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