Case Manager, Housing With Recovery Supports (HRS)
Job Description
Description
Are you a changemaker? Come on INN!
Who Are We?
We’re an amazing team, doing amazing things every day. Inn from the Cold is the largest organization in the Calgary region dedicated to supporting families experiencing a housing crisis.
At Inn from the Cold, we offer more than a job; we provide an opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of families in need. Our values guide us — compassion, accountability, respect, inclusivity, courage, and innovation. We are driven by our vision of a thriving community where every child and family has a safe and stable place to call home.
We prioritize people, recognizing the uniqueness and worth of everyone who walks through our doors. Our commitment to reconciliation and equity is not just a statement; it’s a journey we’re dedicated to, actively working alongside Indigenous peoples and marginalized communities to dismantle oppressive structures. As a trauma informed organization, we create a safe and supportive environment, promoting healing and resilience.
We are a multidisciplinary team united by a shared vision, mission and values. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, and we believe that diverse perspectives drive our success. It is this diversity and the respect and value we have for each other and our community that makes us stronger.
If this sounds like a place where you would want to work, please review the position below to see if there’s a fit with your skills and experience.
What Are We Looking For?
- Position Title Case Manager, Housing With Recovery Supports (HRS)
- Job Type Full-time, permanent
- Department Programs and Services
- Reports to Team Lead, HRS
Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Case Manager to join the Housing with Recovery Supports team at Inn from the Cold. The Case Manager, HRS works with a caseload of 15 families housed either in the community or at Neoma; families generally remain in the program for up to two years. They will provide intensive case management supports, assisting families from initial sourcing of housing, through development of case plans to work towards addressing short and longer term needs and goals, to sustainable independence in the community.
What You’ll Do
- Support participant families in sourcing housing – either in designated units at the Neoma building or in the community.
- Support participants in developing a strength-based case and participant-led case plan to address needs and to attain goals over time.
- Meet with families frequently (in-home and in the community) to provide support and monitor progress.
- Provide ongoing advocacy & resource navigation support to address barriers and assist families in accessing culturally relevant community resources, employment services, mental health support, health care and financial assistance.
- Review and refine goals with participants regularly, utilizing assessment tools (Outcome Star and Service Plan). Support participants as their goals and actions shift, crisis or significant change is experienced.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of family interactions, case notes, intake and assessment information, safety concerns and records of support and service referrals using HOMES and HMIS databases, physical participant file.
- Work both physically in the office, and in the community – frequent travel within the city may be required.
This position description reflects the general duties of the role, but is not intended to include all duties that may be inherent in the position. The Case Manager, HRS may be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned.
What You Bring to Our Mission
- Completion of a diploma or degree program related to social work, family case management, or human services is preferred but a combination of education, experience and training will be considered.
- 2 years experience in family case management, family support and/or crisis support.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and participant-centered care and conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of issues related to homelessness and its impact on families
- Computer literacy skills are required, including the ability to use MS Office 365 and Teams.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in the English language.
- Able to work effectively and safely without direct support or supervision in the community.
- Work shifts will generally be Monday-Friday business hours; work In the evening/on weekends may be required from time-to-time.
- Current First Aid/CPR Level C is required, Suicide Intervention (ASIST) and Crisis De-escalation training is an asset.
- Police check and Child Intervention check are required for employment.
- A valid driver’s license (class 5) and reliable vehicle are required.
What We Offer
We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable benefits and total compensation to all staff, including:
- Competitive salary, where all employees are paid a living wage at minimum
- Focus on health and wellbeing, including access to employer paid extended health benefits, dental benefits, annual health spending
Company
Inn From the Cold
Location
Calgary
Country
Canada
Salary
100.000
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