Men's Recovery Caseworker

Harvest House Atlantic

Job Description

Position: Recovery Caseworker

Reports To: Manager of Recovery

Department: Recovery

Resident-Focused Duties

• Develop individualized case plans and set measurable goals in partnership with each resident.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to monitor progress, address challenges, and update care plans as needed.
• Coordinate and, when necessary, attend resident appointments with medical, legal, and professional service providers.
• Support residents in rebuilding healthy family relationships and, where appropriate, assist with reunification efforts in collaboration with relevant agencies or community supports.
• Assist residents in preparing résumés, applying for employment, and accessing educational or vocational training opportunities.
• Support residents in establishing essential financial accounts and ensuring income tax and government documentation are current.
• Assist residents in setting up bank accounts and developing basic budgeting and money-management skills.
• Support residents in preparing for transition from the program, including securing housing and developing independent living skills.
• Support residents in obtaining YMCA memberships or other healthy-living resources to encourage physical wellness.
• Encourage personal growth and spiritual development as part of holistic recovery.

Casework Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments (e.g., SPDAT) within 30 days of admission and ensure personalized action plans are completed within 60 days.
• Ensure that all care plans are implemented, regularly reviewed, and producing measurable results.
• Coordinate with internal and external service providers, including healthcare, mental-health, and social-service agencies, to meet resident needs.
• Ensure each resident is connected to appropriate external or community-based supports, such as mentors, counsellors, or recovery networks, before transitioning from the program.
• Provide ongoing education to residents on relapse prevention, community resources, and healthy-living strategies.
• Promote cost-effective, high-quality interventions that align with organizational goals and resident-care objectives.
• Apply evidence-informed approaches and best practices to case planning and resident support to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Participate in phase reviews and progress evaluations in collaboration with the Recovery Supervisor and Manager of Recovery.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of resident progress, phase plans, and weekly updates in HIFIS and electronic files.
• Prepare residents for successful transition and program completion through discharge planning and coordination with community supports.
• Collaborate with the Recovery Supervisor to ensure communication between care planning and daily operations remains consistent.
• Coordinate with volunteers, teachers, and employment partners to support Phase 2 residents in work readiness and skill development.
• Complete required reports, updates, and correspondence as directed by the Manager of Recovery.

Competencies

• Coaching and goal achievement
• Continuous learning and adaptability
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Leadership and teamwork
• Time management and organizational skills
• Tolerance and conflict-resolution skills
• Patience and attention to detail
• Computer literacy, including record-keeping software (HIFIS, Office 365)
• Empathy and compassionate professionalism
• Demonstrates commitment to evidence-informed practices and continuous quality improvement in service delivery

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education in a related field or experience in addictions recovery, mental health, or human services is considered an asset.

Mandatory Skills and Certifications

• First Aid / CPR-C
• Criminal Record Check / Vulnerable Sector Screening
• ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
• NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention)
• Basic computer proficiency, including Office 365 and HIFIS.

Schedule

Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $42,750.00-$45,760.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person