Ft Transitions Caseworker

**Job Type**:Permanent Full-Time, 8:30-4:30pm, Sun to Thurs

**Pay**: $24.95 per hour plus $2 overnight premium

**About the Role**

As a Transitions Caseworker, you will play a key front-line role in supporting clients as they navigate pathways out of homelessness and into housing stability. Using a Housing First and Recovery-Oriented approach, you will work alongside individuals to identify barriers and build on personal strengths to promote long-term, sustainable recovery and independent living.

Working as part of our Housing Transitions Team, you’ll support clients through all stages of the housing process—from intake and move-in to long-term case planning and community integration. Some of your responsibilities would include:

- Proactively engaging with clients to understand their current needs, barriers, and strengths
- Supporting clients through personalized case management, goal-setting, and progress tracking
- Assist with securing housing—scheduling viewings, lease signings, move-ins, and more
- Help clients overcome practical barriers such as ID, bank accounts, rent payment, and furniture
- Provide one-on-one support for life skills, recovery planning, and goal development
- Collaborate with housing partners and community resources to support client success
- Provide transportation to appointments, meetings, and housing-related activities using an agency vehicle
- Ensure accurate documentation including case notes, stats, and housing-related forms
- Conduct regular check-ins and maintain professional rapport with clients
- Support transitional housing clients with move-ins, inspections, room cleaning, and guest management
- Actively participate in team meetings, program evaluations, and community engagement
- Follow all agency policies, regulatory standards (MSDS, OH&S, WHMIS), and Accreditation requirements
- Be a positive ambassador for Alpha House and its values

**About You**
- A minimum two-year diploma in a social science discipline, or currently enrolled
- 2+ years of housing case work experience, ideally with vulnerable populations
- 1+ year of experience in addictions or mental health support
- Solid knowledge of Calgary’s housing, shelter, and social services systems
- Skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, crisis management, and recovery-oriented systems of care
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- High ethical standards and respect for client confidentiality and dignity
- Comfort with documentation, MS Office, and case management software

**Position Requirements**
- Proof of being vaccinated against COVID
- Class 5 (Non GDL) driver license and comfortable driving agency vehicle
- Physically able to assist clients from prone/sitting positions and lift items up to 35 lbs
- Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Search, valid within the last six months, that does not contain any results material to the position
- Able to complete FOIP & “It’s your Move” training, or equivalent Patient Lift training

**About Alpha House**:
Alpha House is dedicated to providing safe, caring, and respectful environments for individuals dealing with addiction and mental health challenges. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve, offering comprehensive support and resources to help individuals on their journey to recovery and stability.

**Benefits of working at Alpha House**
- Meaningful work supporting vulnerable populations
- Medical Benefits after six months of continuous work
- Personal Development and training opportunities

If this role sounds like something you are interested in, we urge you to apply