Case Manager

**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.

**Work that matters**

Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band) is located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver. We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and resilient community. Our work spans a diverse range of services including housing, education, health, wellness, early childhood development, community infrastructure, and cultural vitalization. By joining our team, you will be part of an organization that values First Nations knowledge, promotes self-advocacy, and strives to create a holistic and culturally safe environment for all community members.

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**Benefits and perks**

Extended health and dental benefits,
- Accrued vacation and sick time,
- Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
- Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement
- Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
- Equitable hourly rates
- Casual dress code

**What you’ll do**

**Resident support**
- Overall leadership, including creating individualized wellness plans for clients.
- One-to-one case work with residents, including referrals to counsellors, employment, and education etc.
- 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 reduction, peer support etc.
- Ensure that residents can access culturally appropriate programing and services inside and outside the home to meet their physical, social, emotional, creative, and cognitive needs.

**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 Recovery Home Supervisor, containing both narrative and financial information.
- Assist with the home’s 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.
- 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 value cultural knowledge and experience gained through other forms of education and training, including teachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience working within Indigenous communities, focusing on case management.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, 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, and methodologies in approach to case management and social work.

**Preferred**:

- Lived experience as a member of a First Nations community.
- Knowledge and understanding of Seabird Island’s 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 violent crisis intervention and self-regulating techniques.
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.

**Cultural Competency**:

- Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and contemporary issues.
- Experience working within In