Mission Statement: Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with creative support.

Vision Statement: Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.

Position: Intensive Addictions Care Manager Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, In-Person Position.

Compensation: $26.37- $34.22 Hourly Reports to: Collaborative Practice and Care Services Manager Date Posted: May 28, 2026 Deadline: Until position is filled Position Summary The Intensive Addictions Care Manager (IACM) will engage clients and caregivers, particularly those whose lives have been impacted by substance use/concurrent disorders, in a collaborative process to manage their health (physical, mental and social). The IACM will be responsible for initial and ongoing assessment, care planning, intervention and making ongoing adjustments as required. Interventions include making referrals, advocacy, life skill enhancement, personal care coaching, self-efficacy promotion, and collaboration with other service providers.

Responsibilities Manage a caseload of clients, including supporting individuals living with substance use concerns in the community as well as those involved within the Addiction Supportive Housing program.

Assist client and remove barriers to obtaining internal and external supplementary supports or services to sustain independent living (e.g., transportation, income maintenance, health care, food management, leisure).

Supporting clients to make social connections and integrate with neighbors and the local community

Conduct standardized assessments, if appropriate, using approved tools/ documents





Conduct life skills assessment to determine client’s specific needs to enhance independent living capabilities and promote self-efficacy (e.g. money management, food preparation, fire safety, housekeeping, etc.)

Develop Care Plans and Provide Interventions.

Negotiate and develop individualized care plans, based on assessment results, client’s strengths, prioritized goals, client’s preference and readiness, clinical judgement and identification of potential barriers to treatment entry.

Conduct individual counselling sessions, including early intervention, relapse prevention, crisis intervention, as well as lifestyle and personal counseling to assist individuals to self-care Education: Minimum post-secondary education in the field of substance use/addictions.

Membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and/or Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) an asset

Valid First Aid and CPR certificate an asset Skills & Experience: 1-2 years’ experience providing direct clinical care focusing on substance use and concurrent disorders Minimum of 1-year experience in community development and networking to facilitate referrals both to and from the organization

Experience conducting intake and structured assessments for services





Experience facilitating individual and group treatments as well as ongoing care/case management

Broad knowledge of addictions treatments and explanatory theories, homelessness, mental illness, and community resources

Adequate understanding of community resources (social, legal, health and financial)

Experience working with older adults and seniors, an asset

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Working Conditions: Required to travel to conduct home/community visits with clients and/or caregivers; working alone in clients’ homes

Required to work occasional evenings and weekends Regular interruptions to support clients’ needs and crises Regular exposure to computer terminal

May be exposed to communicable diseases Other: Vulnerable Sector Screening Check required A valid driver’s license and a car are required for home visits Senior Persons Living Connected is an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided upon request to our team at [email protected] SPLC is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices.

Hiring decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, and experience. Artificial intelligence tools are not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Please submit your application by visiting our website at www.splc.ca/careers While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

This is a full time position

📌 Intensive Addictions Care Manager (Full-Time) (Scarborough)
🏢 Senior Persons Living Connected
📍 Scarborough