Addictions Case Worker

Description
The Caseworker provides supervision and support for clients of the Halifax Centre of Hope as required by The Salvation Army and funding contract policies and procedures. The Caseworker is part of the Case Management Team for the Anchorage Recovery Program and reports to Anchorage Recovery Program Supervisor
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Casework Accountabilities and Client Support**:
Provide case management services for residents of the Halifax Centre of Hope.
Work with residents to create effective plans to address issues
Builds and maintains a therapeutic milieu with workers and residents.
Conduct intakes with clients of the Anchorage Recovery program.
Facilitate group counselling sessions in an ethical and professional manner
Performs intake and discharge procedures for clients of the Anchorage Recovery Program.
Intervenes in crisis situations and provides relapse prevention strategies to aftercare clients of the Anchorage Recovery Program.
Understanding and implementation of the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) and experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing modalities
**Case Management**:
Monitor the environment and clients/residents to ensure safety and security; completes regular client/resident status checks and room searches as required for residents of the Anchorage Recovery Program. Ensures that all required documentation of searches/checks is completed as required.
Completes urinalysis with clients of the Anchorage Recovery Program as required
Assist the Anchorage Recovery Program Supervisor in developing and coordinating the delivery of designated programs as required.
Intervene in crisis situations, provide emotional support and advocacy as required for clients of the Anchorage Recovery Program.
Perform other position related duties as assigned by the Anchorage Recovery Program Supervisor.
**Communication and Reporting**:
Establish, compile, and maintain proper records and files as required, writes progress and in-depth reports and provides information on the outcomes of the programs and the progress of each client/resident.
Maintains confidentiality.
Maintain and update all appropriate documentation and reports related to clients/residents.
Maintain statistical information relevant to the evaluation of service provisions and provide direct supervisor with other relevant data as required by the funder and The Salvation Army.
Provides statistical and evaluative information to the Anchorage Recovery Program Supervisor.
Works in collaboration with the Anchorage team and staff of the Halifax Centre of Hope
**Community Networking and Partnerships**:
Assists clients/residents by providing support, networking, and other direct services.
Broad knowledge of addictions treatments and explanatory theories, homelessness, mental health, and community resources.
Attend and facilitate case conferences with the case management team.
Liaise with other agencies and participate in community committees, projects, or activities as appropriate.
**Other Duties**:
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.
Participate in regular supervision and performance reviews/evaluations as required.
**Health & Safety**:
The incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate injury or illness due to:
Physical attacks by others (i.e. being attacked by a client/resident)
Exposure to infectious diseases
Exposure to toxic chemicals
Sharp Objects (i.e. needle sticks)
Other dangerous situations
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
**Governance Boards and Councils**:
**Internal**:
Case Management Team
Leadership Team
Inter-Disciplinary Team
Residents
Staff
**External**:
Ministry of Corrections and Public Safety
Drug Treatment Court
Housing Corporation
Housing Authority
NSHA
**MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY**:
Reports directly to Anchorage Recovery Program Supervisor
**FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT**:
TSA owned computer hardware and software
**Working Conditions**:
Majority of work will take place with a shelter environment.
The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
Exposure to dirt, bodily fluids, bodily waste
Exposure to drugs and alcohol
Noise
Dealing with angry and abusive people
Verbal abuse
Odors
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army's Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:
**Education, Qualifications and Certifications**:
Completion of a University Degree
- in a relevant field of study (Psychology/Social Work)
Must possess or be willing to obtain CCAC (Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor) upon hire.
A minimum of 2 years of case management experience with individuals with substance use disorder.
A different combination of education and experience might be considered
Current First Aid/CPR
Criminal Record Check (CRC)
Non-violent crisis interventio