Recovery Case Manager, Full-time

**George Spady Society**

The George Spady Society is recognized as a leader in the development and delivery of effective services for the care, treatment, and support of individuals with substance-related disorders and dual diagnoses. People who come to us find dignity, hope and healing as they set a new path towards health and well-being. George Spady Society provides a continuum of support services supporting people with complex life circumstances associated with substance-related and concurrent disorders and homelessness, empowering them to improve their lives through client-centered, evidence-based best practices.

**Description of Duties and Responsibilities**

The Case Manager, under the direction of the Lead Case Manager, is responsible for ongoing needs assessment, Care Plans, implementation, support, information, referral, and advocacy for individuals in the program.

This position requires successful working relationships with residents that support their ability to increase self-reliance. The Case Manager also assists with managing mental health, substance use and health issues. This position will influence and recognize positive behavior changes and will identify problems and obstacles that threaten to undermine residents’ self-reliance.
- Keep clear and accurate files and records is essential to this position.
- Liaise and work closely with Team Lead and external community supports to ensure resident files and records contain accurate and current information on resident needs.
- Orient and motivate clients to access appropriate mental health, physical health, substance use, life skill, and other supportive daily functioning services; support referrals to relevant specialists based on participant SMART Plans
- Develop and maintain a network of community service providers in the fields of housing, health, mental health, and substance use
- Develop and facilitate opportunities for group and individual peer-based community integration

**Position Qualifications**
- Strong understanding of Recovery, Harm Reduction, Client-Centred Care, and Trauma -Informed Care best practices and the willingness and ability to work within this framework.
- Degree or diploma in a Human Services field with 2 to 3 years of direct experience working in a supervisory capacity in a residential setting.
- An open, accepting, and non-judgmental attitude with an ability to build rapport with residents and staff
- Experience working with people with complex life circumstances associated with substance-related disorders, mental health issues, mobility issues and homelessness
- Strong understanding of recovery, client-centred care, and trauma-informed care best practices
- Demonstrated understanding of the addictions field
- Knowledge of referrals resources and health services available for vulnerable populations
- Understanding of inner
- city issues
- Familiar with recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) as well as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Inquiry
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Valid Alberta Driver’s License
- Personal vehicle with $2 million liability and ability to transport residents as needed

**We would like to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $53,300.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call

Application question(s):

- Do you have a strong understanding of Recovery, Harm Reduction, Client-Centred Care, and Trauma -Informed Care best practices?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- Case management: 2 years (required)
- Human Services: 2 years (required)
- supervisory in a residential setting: 2 years (required)
- working in Addictions and Mental Health, and Recovery: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)
- current Police with Vulnerable Sector check (required)
- First Aid, CPR and AED certification (required)
- Insurance with $2 million liability (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-16