Community Housing Caseworker

4 months ago

Calgary, Canada Alpha House Society Full time

**Salary**: $49,300 per year

**Days of work**:Sun to Thurs or Tues to Sat

**Hours of work**: 8 am to 4 pm or 10 am to 6 pm

**Position Summary**

Alpha House is truly a “Housing First” and “Harm Reduction” organization. We believe that housing is a human right, and that our clients deserve to have their basic needs such as food, shelter and safety met. To accomplish this, Alpha House employs Community Housing strategies.

The housing Caseworker will be employing a housing first approach and will be working with individuals with mental health and addictions issues. The housing caseworker will have knowledge of systems and program referrals within the community that are applicable to the client and his/her case plan. Specific accountabilities will include regular assessments, developing action plans, crisis counseling, home visits, unit maintenance support and goal setting.

The Housing Caseworker will also work in collaboration with outreach services to bring an individual from point of engagement to housing.

The goal of this position is to assist the individual in maintaining housing by supporting them through this transition from homelessness to housing and building a system of community supports.

**Responsibilities**:

- Using a strength based approach, conduct intake assessments and develop action plans in collaboration with the client.
- Provide long and short-term case management to individuals, assessing their progress and identifying any obstacles that might arise.
- Provide an ethical, efficient and therapeutic approach to dealing with crisis intervention in a timely manner
- Provide information and referrals to appropriate agencies; liaise with agencies and businesses to fulfill program needs.
- Transport clients when appropriate.
- Assisting with move-ins/outs
- Assist clients in ensuring that their residence is a space that is clean and healthy
- Provide safe care to the client in potentially dangerous situations

**Position Requirements**:

- Completion of at least a two year’s Post-secondary education in a related field, from a publicly funded accredited post secondary educational institution
- COVID - Proof of vaccination
- **Must** have at least the full Class 5 valid drivers’ license (not GDL), a reliable vehicle and be willing to transport clients.
- **Current Vulnerable Sector Check (within the last 6 months)**
- FOIP training (training link can be provided prior to orientation )
- Lift Training (training link can be provided prior to orientation)
- Understanding and awareness of the Protection of Persons in Care Act (document can be shared prior to orientation)

**Qualifications**:

- At least two years of experience in Case Management and/or working with the homeless population
- Preference will be given to those with experience working in addictions
- Demonstrate support for the philosophies of Harm Reduction, Housing First and participant involvement in program development.
- Willing to obtain Class 4 drivers' license, if offered position.
- Strong knowledge of social services organizations and community support that provide culturally sensitive supports to single high-risk individuals
- Awareness of diverse Aboriginal cultures as well as the health and social issues faced by the homeless population

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