ALPHA HOUSE·Calgary, Alberta
The caseworker provides long and short-term case management to individuals transitioning from homelessness to housing. Responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, developing action plans, and providing crisis intervention and community referrals.
Pay: $51,890 per year
Alpha House is truly a “Housing First” and “Harm Reduction” organization.
We believe that housing is a human right, and that our clients deserve to have their basic needs such as food, shelter and safety met.
To accomplish this, Alpha House employs Community Housing strategies.
We're looking for a Housing Caseworker to join our Community Housing team who can use a housing first approach and work with individuals with mental health and addictions issues.
The housing caseworker will have knowledge of systems and program referrals within the community that are applicable to the client and his/her case plan.
Specific accountabilities will include regular assessments, developing action plans, crisis counseling, home visits, unit maintenance support and goal setting. The Housing Caseworker will also work in collaboration with outreach services to bring an individual from point of engagement to housing. The goal of this position is to assist the individual in maintaining housing by supporting them through this transition from homelessness to housing and building a system of community supports. In this role, your responsibilities would include the following:
Using a strength-based approach, conduct intake assessments and develop action plans in collaboration with the client.
Provide long and short-term case management to individuals, assessing their progress and identifying any obstacles that might arise.
Provide an ethical, efficient and therapeutic approach to dealing with crisis intervention in a timely manner
Provide information and referrals to appropriate agencies; liaise with agencies and businesses to fulfill program needs.
Transport clients when appropriate.
Assisting with move-ins/outs
Assist clients in ensuring that their residence is a space that is clean and healthy
Provide safe care to the client in potentially dangerous situations
Alpha House is dedicated to providing safe, caring, and respectful environments for individuals dealing with addiction and mental health challenges. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve, offering comprehensive support and resources to help individuals on their journey to recovery and stability. We believe in meeting people where they are at and offering practical, compassionate, and professional support throughout their journey.
If this role sounds like something you are interested in, we urge you to apply!
Requires at least two years of experience in case management or working with homeless populations and a two-year post-secondary education in a related field. A valid Class 5 driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and a current Vulnerable Sector Check are mandatory.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Alberta are often driven by ongoing demand for support workers who can assist clients in community and residential settings. This type of position is competitive because employers commonly look for relevant postsecondary training, a valid Class 5 driver’s license, reliable transportation, and comfort with aquatic activities and pets. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time on original job-description research.