Full Time Case Manager at Herring Cove Apartments

At Shelter Nova Scotia we provide places to stay and services to promote stability for marginalized individuals. You will contribute to a community without judgement with spaces and places for people to belong.

About the Facility

Herring Cove Apartments is a supported living environment for individuals who identify as male and are experiencing long term Alcohol Use Disorder and have a history of homelessness. We provide supported affordable housing to up to 12 people in the form of shared apartments enabling our tenants to create a sense of community.

Requirements

Successful candidate must have post-secondary experience

Favourable Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check will be required

Must have Standard First Aid / CPR Level C or be willing to acquire within the first 6 months of employment.

Hours of Work

72 to 96 hours biweekly. Working 12-hour shifts on a scheduled rotation including days nights and weekends. Salary will be averaged to 84 hours biweekly. This is an awake position staff are required to stay awake alert and vigilant at all times while on duty.

Salary

$24.35 per hour (as per Collective Agreement)

Deadline to Apply

Monday December 15th at 8 : 00am

Benefits

2 weeks vacation (84 hours)

8 paid personal days (96 hours)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Upon completion of probation

2% RRSP Match

Health & Dental

Shelter Nova Scotia is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community without judgement. We value people for who they are the uniqueness they bring and the opportunities to learn from our differences. We welcome applications from members of diverse communities.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of the policies procedures structure mission and mandate of Shelter Nova Scotia

Able to adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality code of conduct policies and procedures

Ability to remain awake alert and vigilant at all times while on duty

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent attention to details and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including : Internet Explorer Word Excel Outlook

Child Abuse Registry check and / or Government of Canada Personnel Screening may be required depending on the facility where you will be working.

Interviewing counseling and intervention techniques

Knowledge of community programs and services serving individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness

Knowledge of the structure and organization of the Department of Community Services and applicable legislation and policies (Employment Support and Income assistance)

Ability to understand cultural differences

Ability to understand the dynamics of clients behavior and assess their needs and risks

Ability to accurately and professionally document and maintain client notes using the Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) database

Knowledge ofthe Housing First Approach

Perform First Aid and / or CPR when required

Perform personal care as required

Responsibilities

Maintain professional ethical boundaries at all times

Maintain positive working relations with government and community agencies

Represent Shelter Nova Scotia in the community in an appropriate and responsible manner

Adhere to Health Fire and other standards as required by applicable legislations

Maintain the rights and security of the tenants staff and community

Not disclose information contained within documentation with any tenant or unauthorized individual

Not establish solitary confidentiality with the tenants

Maintain the daily operations of the facility

Receive and direct the proper storage of deliveries

Ensure that the facility and grounds are maintained at an acceptable level of cleanliness and report required repair as recognized.

Daily cleaning and minor maintaining of facility bedding setup laundry garbage removal and recycling assist tenants with unit cleaning

Maintain accurate and up to date HIFIS database according to guidelines provided

Activate and de-activate the alarm as required

Conduct appropriate Facility Checks and confirm count as per Shelter Nova Scotia policy

Participate in safety calls procedures as instructed by Shelter Nova Scotia policy

Maintain an accurate filing system

Complete detailed shift briefings (to include updates on all tenants and facility activities) as required by Shelter Nova Scotia policies

Enter notes into HIFIS

Assist with meal preparation as required

Conduct wake ups as required

Assist with medication as per policies of Shelter Nova Scotia

Maintain required documentation on individual tenants

Attend all staff meetings

Contact and follow direction of the Shelter Nova Scotia on-call personnel as required

Follow direction and perform other duties as required or deemed necessary by the House Manager or Director of Housing

Participate in the On Call Rotation as required

Knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act

Complete move ins as necessary

Complete full SPDATs with incoming tenants upload or paste to HIFIS and submit any reports as specified

Assist tenant with the development of daily life skills and provision of overall program information

Ensure Confidentiality is respected at all times and particularly in relation to program participants

Facilitate skills building with tenants

Develop new and strengthen existing relationships with partnering organizations that offer employment and support tenants as appropriate.

Develop and monitor case plans with tenants

Manage crisis situations that may arise within the facility

Hours of Work

72 to 96 hours biweekly working 12 hour shifts on a scheduled rotation including days nights and will be averaged to 84 hours biweekly

Salary

$24.35 per hour.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1