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CASE MANAGER
Department:
Case Management
Job Category:
Salary
Reports To:
Coordinator, Case Management
Position Type:
Full Time
Direct Reports:
N/A
Schedule:
Weekdays
Indirect Reports:
N/A
Location:
Main Building
About Us
The Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre (“the DI”) is a low-barrier, housing-focused shelter that serves some of the city’s most vulnerable people. At the DI, we focus on providing a person’s basic needs, while doing everything possible to find them a permanent, safe home that meets their individual needs. There is no greater contribution you can make to another person’s path of recovery and wellness than an ongoing, consistent, positive relationship of respect and kindness. The DI works within the core values of housing first, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction to support staff and guests.
Position Summary
Utilizing a team structured approach Case Managers endorse a shared responsibilities approach to managing a team’s case load of clients who are experiencing homelessness and have difficulty finding independent housing. Each team utilizes its members strengths to provide the most appropriate and efficient continuum of care. They follow the activities outlined in the Theory of Change to achieve their ultimate outcome of helping clients build capacity and achieve independence.
Reporting to the Coordinator of Case Management, Case Managers coordinate services for clients find permanent housing. Case Managers have the ability to: elicit compassion for people in difficult circumstances; actively and constructively listen; apply creative solutions to clients’ problems; manage time effectively; resolve conflicts through effective negotiation as well as other means; and is comfortable and able to use technology proficiently.
Time Commitment
40 hours per rotation with 5 days on and 2 days off. Some unusual hours may be required from time to time as the need arises. Schedule may be altered at the discretion of management.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Case Planning:
- Develops a comprehensive client-driven case plan
- Completes a client driven assessment to determine motivation and areas of change
- Monitors progress towards goals in regularly scheduled sessions
- Evaluates and adjusts case plans as needed and necessary provides documentation
- Empowers clients to become involved in their own planning and goal setting
- Refers clients to appropriate resources to assist with meeting goals
- Training Programs:
- Designs, coordinates and implements Life Skills, Tenancy 101 and other training programs aimed at learning and practicing life skills and decision-making
- Evaluates the program for effectiveness and producing changes in client behaviors
- Establishes and coordinates day and/or evening programs; schedules outside service providers and volunteers
- Participates in training deemed necessary for the position
- Recordkeeping and Reporting:
- Maintains client files to include conversations, progress towards goals and documentation of any incidents
- Report critical incidents immediately to the Manager of Case Management
- Collects data necessary to meet funding requirements and statistical reports
- Completes daily or weekly reports as per the request of the case manager and / or Director of Housing & Prevention Services
- Progress Reviews
- Attend weekly case review meetings with the assigned case management team and key external partners to review caseloads and collectively problem solve
- Attend monthly progress review meetings with the Manager to discuss successes, opportunities and challenges
- Community Partnerships
- Must attend community meetings or committees to build partnerships
- Learn and disseminate knowledge of community programs that will help our clients achieve independence
- Assist in landlord mediation as required
Required Competencies And Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, counselling or psychology is an asset but not required
- Three to five years’ experience working in the field of homelessness is preferred
- Must have a valid class 5 Alberta driver’s licence and be eligible for DI insurance
- Ability to develop relationships with a wide variety of services stakeholders
- Knowledge of community resources available throughout Calgary
- Energetic and self-directed, with effective time management and organizational skills including the ability to deal with several priorities at the same time
- Strong strategically-focused analytical skills, good common sense; and capacity to provide leadership
- Well-developed interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiating skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to improve projects, programs and processes
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
- Proficient in Office365 and Microsoft Office Suite 2016
- Demonstrate essential desktop troubleshooting skills
- Eager to learn new systems and adopt improved best practices
- Must demonstrate initiative and work autonomously
Working Conditions
Front-line staff are exposed to emotionally disturbing events, such as: medical distress, threatened/actual serious injury, violence, abuse, and death; where clients may be experiencing fear, terror, hopelessness, rage, self-harm and conflict. It is understood and accepted that you will be working in distress and/or high-stress situations, which may include emergency response where resiliency and stress tolerance and the ability to maintain composure, remain calm and focused is imperative. Exposure to bodily fluids may also occur.
Why the DI?
The DI aims to be an “Employer of Choice” and affords each employee an opportunity to help make a real difference in our community, and more importantly in the lives of those who rely on our services. We take great care in hiring the right people who fit, and who share our outlook on the value of people. We believe in living our values in every word we speak and in every action we take, and we want people who share this commitment.
Our Culture
Our values form the cornerstone of our culture:
RESPECT: Our actions honour the rights, differences, and dignity of others
COMMUNITY: Through collaborative partnerships, we work together as a team, building inclusive communities
KINDNESS: We accept each person’s uniqueness with compassion and empathy
WELLNESS: We promote, provide and support holistic wellbeing
ACCOUNTABILITY: We operate with transparency and integrity in both our relationships and our commitments.
What We Offer
Staff at the DI enjoy competitive compensation packages, including employer-paid benefits depending on role and employment type.
Some of the employer-paid group benefits include:
- Vacation days
- Sick days
- Wellness days
- Extended Health & Dental coverage
- Employer Matching RRSP Program
- Homewood EFAP
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Employees will be enrolled in Long-Term Disability and Critical Illness insurance, paid for by the employee. This is mandatory and may not be opted out of.
Benefits are based on employment type and usually available the 1st of the month following your start date. If you are successful in obtaining employment with the DI, Human Resources will discuss your eligibility for benefits with you.
Alberta Living Wage Employer
The DI is an Alberta Living Wage Employer. This means we are committed to paying our employees a living wage that allows them to meet their basic needs and participate in their communities. A living wage is different from minimum wage in that minimum wage is mandatory and the same throughout the province while a living wage reflects what people need to cover the actual costs of living in their communities. Payment of a living wage is a voluntary commitment from employers to go beyond the minimum. Visit to learn more about the living wage.
The DI is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to and support equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
If you are an applicant in need of accommodations or special assistance throughout the interview process, please submit a request by email to hr@thedi.ca
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