Supportive Living Coordinator

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Team Lead, Supportive Living Apartments, the Coordinator plays a crucial role as the first point-of-contact, providing information and support, as individuals embark on their wellness journey. This role delivers an excellence in standard of care, while providing positive, compassionate service and problem-solving skills, to help assist clients’ needs.  Your key accountabilities will include:

• The development and review, in conjunction with the client and their support team, of a service plan, that includes measurable goals, designed to enhance/maintain independent living skills.
• Liaising with community partners on a regular basis, to ensure collaborative efforts in assisting clients to meet their personal goals.
• Assisting clients in establishing peer, family, and community support networks.
• Providing clients with consultation and supportive counseling in the event of an emergent or crisis situation.
• Advocating for clients when necessary and to ensure they receive adequate care, treatment services, and information from the community and CMHA Calgary.
• Facilitating a cooperative living environment through the use of regularly scheduled community/house meetings, and individual interventions when necessary.
•  Maintaining effective written and verbal communication systems necessary for client service delivery and program functioning.
• Other duties as required.

Who YOU ARE

You are a strong communicator who demonstrates empathy and respect for clients, your team, peers, and community partners. You are flexible and adaptable to new and changing circumstances and show a willingness to continuing learning about how to best support clients. You show sound judgment and decision-making skills. You are able to work independently with a high level of initiative and self-motivation, while also able to collaborate with your team.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum education – Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or bachelor's in psychology or recognized diploma or undergraduate degree in a human services area and equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least two (2) years of experience working with persons with a diagnosed mental health condition, preferably in a skill development or residential environment.
• Experience working with individuals with substance abuse issues is an asset.
• You have worked in the mental health field for over two years and have a deep commitment to and understanding of the recovery model.
• Current Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) certification.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts.
• Valid driver’s license and a vehicle.

Additional requirements

• Ability to be adaptable to the role’s mix of sitting, standing and moving, with a balance between computer-based work and verbal communication. The candidate may be required to balance priorities between different stakeholders.

Employment type

• Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a thorough list of all responsibilities, tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

The COVID-19 vaccination is a job requirement and a condition of employment. Offers of employment will be conditional upon proof of full immunization against COVID-19 with a Health Canada approved vaccine, prior to the candidates’ start date.

Please include in your cover letter reference #240814-01

Application closing date: Position will remain active until position is filled  

Candidates meeting the criteria who wish to apply for this exciting opportunity should email their cover letter and resume to Human Resources at careers@cmha.calgary.ab.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.