Intensive Case Manager - Hamilton, Canada - Wesley

Wesley

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Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Intensive Case Manager

Posting #:3660
Posting Date:
May 12, 2023
Posting Closing: May 19, 2023 4:00pm

Have you heard of us?
Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer.

We are passionate about our work advocating for harm reduction, housing, poverty eradication and food security in Hamilton, Halton and Brantford.

We're committed to diversity & inclusion and a healthy work life balance. We would love for you to join our team

Are you the one we're looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated
Intensive Case Manager who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.

The
Intensive Case Manager is responsible for providing case management support to newly arrived government-assisted refugees (GARs) during their first year of resettlement in Hamilton.

ICMs will each hold a case load, comprised of individuals and families, which they will assist to integrate into the community, for a period of up to twelve months.

This position is a
unionized,
full time, permanent. The rate of pay is $25.34 per hour.

**Key Responsibilities: - Welcome, interact, and support clients accessing the program and be available and approachable to address client's needs as they arise.

Conduct initial intake and needs assessment, quarterly checkins, empowerment plans, and exit interviews.
Provide appropriate and client centered information and referral regarding the various services and resources available in the community.
Manage and maintain uptodate client files, input client data and information into the program database, complete government documents and forms, provide referrals, write case notes, and provide regular followup with clients.
Conduct regular home visits, and accompany clients to various appointments in the community for different services and resources.
Advocate on behalf of clients for services and resources in the community.
Provide life skills, telephone support, and crisis intervention as needed.
Participate in case management meetings with internal staff and external service providers.
Coordinate and facilitate program activities as required.
Maintain good relationships and collaborate with other internal programs and external service providers to provide support to GARs.

What you will bring:

Social Service Worker diploma or equivalent with relevant practical experience working with newcomers.
Advanced knowledge of a second language is an asset: Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Arabic or Somali strongly preferred.
Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or eligible for registration at the time of employment is required

Note:
registration must be completed within 90 days after start of employment.

Minimum 1year experience in an Intensive Case Management role serving a vulnerable population, including victims of trauma, is required.

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You Wesley offers

A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones
Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
Professional development and training opportunities
Full Health & Dental Benefits
Personal & Vacation Days
RRSP Contribution Program
Employee Discounts
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