125-25-3 Supportive Housing Case Manager

**SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CASE MANAGER - 125-25-3**

**Mental Wellness, Wellbeing**

**Contract**

**Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.**

**JOB** SUMMARY**: The **Supportive Housing Case Manager** Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Mental Health and Addictions Manager, Six Nations Elected Council.

To assist the Mental Health and Addictions Manager in the performance of statutory, advisory and operational duties related to the successful integration of clients into the community.

To assist the Mental Health and Addictions Manager and Director of Health Services in the provision of culturally appropriate clinical community mental health programming.

**Type**

Contract (6 months)

**Closing Date**

July 30, 2025

**Hours of Work**

35hrs/Week

**Wage**

Minimum $34.73/hour

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:

- University degree in social work, psychology or related discipline with 1 year of related experience in mental health or addictions** OR**College diploma in social work or related discipline with 3 years of related experience in mental health or addictions
- Must have a vehicle and a Class G driver’s license
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and the ability to work with tact and discretion

**SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY)**:
**Method #1: Online**
- Please visit: My Job Search to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

**Method #2: GREAT** - Applications must include all of the following**:

- Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
- Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:
**Supportive Housing Case Manager - Contract (6 months) - 125-25-3**

c/o Reception Desk

Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court

Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0

**POSITION TITLE**:Supportive** Housing Case Manager**

**REPORTING RELATIONSHIP**:
Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Mental Health and Addictions Manager, Six Nations Elected Council.

**PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION**:
To assist the Mental Health and Addictions Manager in the performance of statutory, advisory and operational duties related to the successful integration of clients into the community.

To assist the Mental Health and Addictions Manager and Director of Health Services in the provision of culturally appropriate clinical community mental health programming.

**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Technical Functions**:

- Employs appropriate assessment skills in the delivery of case management service to clients including initial screening interview for program eligibility; screening for substance abuse; mental health status exam; risk assessment; treatment compliance; and needs assessment to determine strengths and needs.
- Provides assistance to Mental Health Nurses and Six Nations Crisis Workers in the provision of crisis service to community members and clients.
- Employs appropriate mental health and addictions intervention skills consistent with recovery and harm reduction philosophies including assessment, problem solving, clear communication, and de-escalation techniques.
- Provides opportunities for student employment and student placements with Mental Health by supervising appropriate student placements and summer student employment relevant to position.

**Communications Functions**:

- Employs excellent communication skills re: collaboration with community case managers to develop care plans; educating clients on symptom management, relapse prevention and providing relevant health teachings.
- Advocates for optimum client health as requested, including but not limited to legal, shelter, finance, food, education, harm reduction etc.
- Involves appropriate health team members in the delivery of culturally appropriate health care as identified by client need, location and consent.
- Utilizes the cognitive behavioral approach to teach skills such as problem solving, anger management, self-control and coping strategies.
- Attends case conferences to review pl