05 Oct
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George Spady Society
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Alberta
05 Oct
George Spady Society
Alberta
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.
The 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.
Description of Duties and Responsibilities
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
Robust 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
Valid Alberta Drivers License
Personal vehicle with $2 million liability and ability to transport residents as needed
Hours of work: Six month contract with a possible extension. 7.5 Hour day/night shift.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 07:45am 3:45 pm, Tuesday 1:45 pm 10:15 pm. No Weekends.
Thank you for applying to the George Spady Society. We will contact only those candidates whose qualifications best match our needs. Thank you again for your interest in our organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer: George Spady Society is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse team benefits and enriches our work and is essential to our operational excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at time of application should you wish to. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
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