Criminal Justice Intensive Case Manager - Halifax, Canada - Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre

Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Opportunity:
Criminal Justice Intensive Case Manager

Location:
Halifax, NS

Salary Range:
$55, 000/ per year

Employment Term:
Contract May 2023-March 31, 2024 (possibility of renewal), Full time hours (35 hours/ week)

Reports To:
Housing Program Manager

General Description:

The Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre is currently looking for One (1) Criminal Justice Housing Intensive Case Manager (CJICM). The CJICM will support service users with accessing housing and other criminal justice services.

The CJICM must support clients with a client-centered, anti-oppressive, decolonized, and trauma informed lens with an emphasis on harm reduction practice.

The CJICM is a part of the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre's housing team and works alongside the Family Support Worker, Intensive Case Managers, and Housing Support Workers.

The CJICM must have foundational knowledge of decolonized trauma informed care and understanding of how to utilize a client-centered and anti-oppressive lens in their work.

The Housing program emphasizes the importance of harm reduction practices and does not promote abstinence only ways of healing.

Key Accountabilities

Ensure the program delivery is congruent with the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre's mission, vision and philosophy
Review client background information, develop with the individual a recovery plan that is strength based and grounded in the principles of Housing First and Harm Reduction, and monitor individual progress towards their goals
Utilize and maintain the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre's (MNFC) database and input client information using HIFIS.
Submit new client to and update the By-NameList
Attend all lease signings with clients
Advocate for client's rights at an individual and broader systemic level
Support individuals and families to navigate appropriate systems related to obtaining and maintaining housing.
Provide intake, assessment, referrals, assistance in accessing resources, crisis intervention, eviction prevention and outreach mediation for clients
Connect clients to community resources, supports and meaningful activities as required
Ensure clients are fully informed of all programs of the MNFC
Working in partnership with both private and nonprofit sector of the housing market to ensure appropriate placement of clients
Maintain accurate, comprehensive documentation regarding all interactions with clients. Documentation must be in accordance with agency standards and adhere to funder requirements.
Liaise and develop relationships with landlords and property managers
Maintain confidentiality, privacy and clear boundaries
Compile statistics and data that will assist with the outcomes and evaluation of this housing initiative
Commit to the development of the MNFC and participate in internal committees, projects and activities
Assist in program and service development to ensure that quality, effective and clientcentred programs and services are delivered
Work collaboratively with all team members and partnering agencies to achieve desired excellent service and outcomes
Provide crisis intervention and emergency shelter services
Transport clients to medical appointments and housing related meetings
Adhere to all policies governing the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
May perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience Required for the Position:

Diploma / certification in community social services; or education in mental health, addictions, concurrent disorders/ co-occurring disorders and social work.
Two years of recent, related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness and/ or social services.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Comprehensive understanding of Indigenous, women's, transgender issues, poverty, homelessness and their root causes
Demonstrated understanding of Corrections, Housing First and Harm Reduction principles and approach
Comprehensive knowledge of community resources, programs, services including ESIA, local/ provincial housing, subsidy programs and residential tenancy rights and regulations
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Varied shifts depending on the need of community/ organization
Reliable means of transportation (must own a working vehicle)
Provide a current driver abstract
Provide a copy of a valid class 5 driver's license
Provide proof of motor vehicle insurance with 2 million in liability insurance
Experience using Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook, access, power point)
Core Competency Training: Mental Health First Aid, ASIST and NVCI
Required Vulnerable Sector Check & Child Abuse Registrar must be provided prior to start of position

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Aboriginal Ancestry considered an asset, must self-identify
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