28 Oct
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Canadian Mental Health Association
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British Columbia
28 Oct
Canadian Mental Health Association
British Columbia
CMHAKelowna & District is hiring a full-time Case Manager. This position offers37.5 hours a week with a typical work week of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm.
WHOIS A CASE MANAGER?
TheCase Manager (CM) in the Veterans Program supports veterans (formermembers of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), including Rangers and reservists,or former members of the RCMP who are experiencing homelessness or at imminentrisk of homelessness. This includes addressingtheir individual needs and goals through coordinated, person-centered casemanagement. The CM works collaboratively with veterans to promote housingstability, health and well-being, mental health and substance use recovery,financial stability, access to benefits and services, life skills and communityconnection. The CM provides individualized support, advocacy, systemnavigation, referrals, and ongoing follow-up based on each veteran’scircumstances, strengths, and goals.
WHAT DOES A CASE MANAGER DO?
Providesintensive Case Management services and support to a small caseload of clients(7-10 maximum) that are experiencing, or at significant risk of, being unhoused
Collaborateswith participants in creating individualized support plans of care unique toeach person and reviewed and/or modified regularly
Providescase management, outreach, advocacy and access to information and otherservices
Providesservices that address the unique needs of clients, such as developing lifeskills, navigating systems and services, integrating mental health andaddictions supports
Providesservices in the client’s home and in the community, transporting clients toappointments and other resources
Movesclients in and out of their homes including packing, carrying, and movg clientbelongings
Meetsregularly with the Coordinator and team to review caseloads and troubleshootclient concerns
Facilitatesconnections and referrals to other community services, including medicalfacilities, mental health services, social assistance programs, and substanceuse services
Collaborateswith partner organizations and coordinates services to provide seamlessexperience for service users
Providesan ethical, efficient and therapeutic approach to dealing with crisisintervention in a timely manner
Collaborateswith emergency response teams, law enforcement, and medical personnel whennecessary
Maintainswritten and computerized records, including case notes,
data/statisticalinformation, and other relevant documentation using databases
Workswithin the program budget, monitors expenditures, and assists with financialreports
Providesinformation for reporting on grants and funding to the Coordinator as needed
Performsother related duties as assigned
YOURSTRENGTHS & EXPERIENCE:
Diplomain Social Services or related field
Experienceworking with people with serious mental illness and/or addictions and thosethat have experienced homelessness required
1-2years of relevant experience
Reliable vehicle and ability totransport participants and travel between facilities and other locations daily
Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
Ability to provide a Driver’sAbstract & ICBC Claims & Insurance History Record
Ability to obtain Rate Class 007Business Insurance
CriminalRecord Check clearance in the Vulnerable Sector
Certificatesin First Aid, CPR, and Naloxone considered an asset
Abilityto engage respectfully and develop rapport with individuals, with multiplebarriers, through a harm reduction lens
Communicationskills to effectively support clients
Abilityto work in cooperation with team members and independently
Understandingof and commitment to working with people experiencing mental health concernsand substance use
Anunderstanding of the unique needs and circumstances of veterans that areexperiencing or at risk of homelessness
Knowledgeof current best practices and approaches in preventing and ending homelessness
Knowledgeof health and social service systems
Abilityto complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner, utilizing goodorganizational skills
Abilityto manage multiple cases efficiently and effectively
Abilityto maintain consistent professional boundaries, exercising mature judgment andunderstanding of safety concerns
Understandingof Harm Reduction theory and demonstrated ability to implement harm reductionstrategies
Understandingof Intentional Outreach, Housing First, Rapid Re-Housing,
and Shelter Diversionprinciples
Understandingof working with a Trauma Informed lens
Familiarwith or ability to learn Homeless Individuals and Families Information System(HIFIS)
Proficientunderstanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Strongattention to detail
Criticalthinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Conflictresolution and crisis intervention skills
Abilityto be regularly exposed to individuals who are struggling with and/orrecovering from trauma, drug/alcohol use, homelessness, mental healthchallenges and/or mental illness
Abilityto be regularly exposed to and in direct contact with dust, dirt, germs andhuman bio-products
WHOIS CMHA KELOWNA & DISTRICT?
AtCMHA Kelowna & District, we are dedicated to Mental Health in ourcommunity. No matter how old or how young, we provide support for families andindividuals through programs that promote positive mental health and supportrecovery, while championing the elimination of barriers that can prevent peoplefrom thriving. We are a energetic, innovative and visionaryorganization. We are looking for someone who shares our vision of a mentallyhealthy Kelowna and are passionate about making a difference in ourcommunity by bringing their particular expertise to our organization.To learn more, check out our website at www.cmhakelowna.org
CMHAKELOWNA & DISTRICT OFFERS YOU:
Acompetitive hourly wage of $26.57
Dental,Health & EAP Benefits
WellnessSpending Account
RRSPmatching program
Vacation& Personal Health Days
Aworkplace culture that fosters learning, transparency, trust and teamwork
Asan employer, CMHA Kelowna & District strives to create a workplace thatrespects and values all individuals, minimized bias, and promotes theequity, diversity, and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas. At CMHAKelowna & District that means welcoming diversity in mental health, race,ethnicity, and culture. It also means diverse abilities, age, religion, sexualorientation, socio-economic status, gender identities, education, maritalstatus, language, and physical self-expression. These values are embeddedin the work CMHA Kelowna & District does every day.
Weappreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however onlyshort-listed candidates and those legally eligible to work in Canada will becontacted.
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📌 Case Manager - Veterans (British Columbia)
🏢 Canadian Mental Health Association
📍 British Columbia