Adult Case Manager, Interdisciplinary Team - Edmonton, Canada - Boyle Street Community Services

Boyle Street Community Services
Boyle Street Community Services
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Edmonton, Canada

4 weeks ago

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HOURS:
Monday-Friday (37.5 hours per week)


REPORTS TO:
Interdisciplinary (Den) Manager

"Despite great challenges we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created and, through healing, health restored."


Reporting to Interdisciplinary Team Manager, the Adult Case Manager works within the Interdisciplinary Team Den and is responsible for the day-to-day care of community members in their den with emphasis on mature, adult issues.

This includes trial entry into the den, through to goal planning, graduation, and post-graduation.

"We stand with our clients, side by side, patiently and for as long as they want - a constant and consistent caring force"


Position Responsibilities

  • Assist the Interdisciplinary Team Manager, in the daily operations of the den by working closely with community members in meeting their daytoday needs.
  • Support the creation of an inclusive, safe and friendly environment for all staff, community members and external parties.
  • Build rapport with community members by identifying strengths and working in a respectful way with a demographic who has faced trauma and social exclusion.
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive written documentation of all den community members related interactions in accordance with den standards.
  • Maintain a strong knowledge of programs offered within the den and throughout the organization to be able to refer community members.
  • Refer community members to communitybased services and advocate on their behalf when needed in an appropriate manner.
  • Deliver crisis intervention as needed, including risk assessment and followup until the situation has stabilized.
  • Organize and facilitate case planning meetings, inclusive of entire den and community members.
  • Maintain a professional and welcoming workspace and den
  • Attend team and organizational meetings as required.
  • Participate in required trainings and professional development.
  • Complete any administrative duties as required.
  • BSCS is more than a workplace. It is a community where everyone helps and contributes to the whole, and there is an expectation that all employees will take part in events (during the work week and occasionally during weekends and evenings). This includes fundraising campaigns, running community meals, medicine picking etc.

Qualifications

  • Class 5non GDL driver's licence, access to a reliable personal vehicle with $2,000,000 liability insurance, and a clean driver's abstract
  • Postsecondary Degree in a relevant field of study
  • Minimum 6 months' experience working with the vulnerable population
  • Ability to respond appropriately in stressful situations and engage in deescalation tactics when conflict arises
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of poverty related issues, trends, and services particularly, but not limited to the urban aboriginal population is essential
  • Previous experience with crisisintervention preferred
  • Police Check with the Vulnerable Sector and Child and Youth Intervention Check completed within the past six months
  • Valid First Aid certificate or enrolled in a future course
  • Experience with and knowledge of Indigenous culture and ceremonies is considered an asset.

Why Work for Boyle?

  • All work done positively impacts the community and its members
  • Access to Lumino Health, including Stress & Wellness support
  • Employee activities and events throughout the year
  • Various training initiatives, and development opportunities


Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values-driven organization that believes our clients are the experts in their own life.

Your job will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our clients.


Clients, staff, and partners are vital members of the Boyle Street team, so we place emphasis on making sure that we address each other correctly by using preferred pronouns.

We invite you to let us know how to properly refer to you and your pronouns as you explore finding a professional home with us.

The health and safety of our clients and staff is of the utmost importance to our organization. Per Boyle Street's COVID-19 policy, all new hires are required to be fully vaccinated with the third booster dose.

Proof of full vaccination by means of immunization records from AHS, letter from a physician, or other health care provider is required prior to starting with BSCS.

Boyle Street Community Services aims to foster a work environment that is rich with Indigenous culture, teachings, ceremonies, and activities
- as a reflection of the communities we serve and the land we reside upon.
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