Case Management Social Worker

Sanctum 1.5 is hiring a Full-Time Temporary Care Coordinator Main ActivitiesWork with pre and postnatal women living with or at high risk for HIV/AIDS who may be affected by mental illness addictions poverty homelessness Coordination of psycho social components of individual to maximize success in achieving favorable resident/ infant outcomes enhancing life and parenting skill coordinating housing for transition into the community Work with residents on individual goals and care plans aimed at recovery life and parenting skills Provide therapeutic counselling to clients who may present with multiple issues affecting success in parenting their childEnsure outcomes are recorded measured and documented Assist clients as needed moving into supported housing which may include accessing rental assistance money security deposit donated furnishings coordinating with movers and coordinating transportationAssist clients in overcoming barriers related to successful parenting of infant housing and providing crisis intervention/prevention as needed to maintain housing Qualifications Cultural sensitivity of First Nations issuesExtensive knowledge of community resources with an emphasis on housing services and how to access and advocate for these services on behalf of residents Ability to communicate and maintain an effective working relationship with clients from diverse socio- economic and cultural backgrounds. An understanding of the issues related to HIV harm reduction in family context, vertical transmission and care of infants born to HIV positive womenUnderstanding of neonatal abstinence syndrome understanding of the current issues regarding child welfare involvement in vulnerable populations Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills Background working in Mental Health and AddictionsDegree in social work addictions or related field