Job Description

Do you have experience working in the homeless-serving sector-of-care? Do you have a strong foundation in addictions and mental health? Do you have a solid understanding of Housing First and Recovery Oriented framework? If so, this position may be for you!

Who We Are

The Alex is a beacon of hope for Calgary's most vulnerable citizens, offering wrap-around health care, housing, social, and wellness programs. With a patient and client-centered approach, we envision a community where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive. Our mission is to improve quality of life through accessible and integrated health, housing, and social services. With five decades of experience, we have earned a reputation for tackling tough health and social issues, guiding individuals on their journey from crisis to wellness, and from challenge to change.

The Alex has developed a collaborative partnership with Onward - a property management company and developer in Calgary - to support low-income seniors in affordable housing communities, ensuring they can age in place, remain housed, and achieve better health and wellness. This partnership will address critical service gaps by combining Onward's property management expertise with The Alex's healthcare and social support services expertise.

Reporting to the Team Lead, the Case Manager provides individualized support to vulnerable seniors as they establish and maintain permanent housing within the Onward Home Murdoch Manor and King Tower mixed-market apartment buildings.

Operating within an Intensive Case Management model and using a strengths-based, client-centered approach, the Case Manager collaborates with program participants to develop personalized care plans with individualized goals. This role focuses on enhancing independent living skills, promoting social integration, facilitating access to healthcare and community services, and supporting eviction prevention strategies.

This is a

permanent, full-time position

.

What You Will Do

Provide individualized, trauma-informed case management to residents, using a strengths-based and culturally competent approach. Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and develop individualized care plans, safety plans, and wellness contracts tailored to each resident's unique needs and goals. Complete new intakes and regular reassessments to ensure timely support and appropriate service adjustments. Conduct psychosocial, needs, and risk assessments to identify potential barriers to housing stability, wellness, and safety. Connect residents with relevant community services and facilitate referrals to healthcare, mental health, substance use, financial, and social supports. Support residents in navigating complex systems such as healthcare, seniors' benefits, legal services, and income support programs (e.g., AISH, CPP, OAS). Promote and support independent living skills, including meal preparation, medication adherence, financial literacy, personal hygiene, and housekeeping. Coordinate care transitions including hospital discharges, entry to higher levels of care, or home care support. Identify and mitigate risk factors that could lead to eviction, collaborating with property management, support workers, and residents to sustain tenancies. Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support, referring to emergency services or mental health professionals as appropriate. Facilitate social, cultural, and recreational programming to reduce isolation and promote community connectedness. Advocate for residents' rights, needs, and well-being, including support with appeals, legal navigation, and housing-related issues. Assist with transportation and accompany residents to essential appointments when necessary. Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and case conferencing with partner agencies, including Onward and The Alex Seniors Health Clinic. Collaborate with housing staff, community organizations, healthcare providers, and family members to ensure coordinated care. Maintain thorough documentation, complete regular case notes, assessments, and contribute to evaluation and data tracking systems. Participate in monthly partnership meetings with Onward and other stakeholders to discuss trends, issues, and collaborative solutions. Support housing transitions including unit moves, initial set-ups, and ongoing communication with landlords and property teams. Engage in regular supervision, case reviews, team meetings and training to remain current in evidence-informed and senior-specific practices. Perform other related duties as required to support the health, safety, and stability of program participants Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a relevant field. Experience working in the homeless-serving system-of-care and/or senior-support programs. Strong knowledge of Housing First, Recovery Oriented Framework, and Trauma-Informed Care. Background in mental health, substance use disorders, and chronic disease management. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including active listening and advocacy. Strong crisis management, de-escalation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and assess risk effectively. Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/De-escalation is an asset. Class 5 driver's license, personal vehicle for business use, clean 3-year drivers abstract, and $2 million liability coverage are required. Minimum of 21 years of age and three (3) years of driving experience is required to drive an Alex fleet vehicle. Basic First Aid - Level C CPR within 30 days of hire date (minimum 6-month validity upon hire). A satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record clearance is required. Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action is preferred.

Work Environment and Hours

Predominantly working out of the Murdoch Manor/King Tower buildings (East Village, Calgary, AB) either in-office or visits in program participant homes; community outreach required. 1.0 FTE (37.5 hrs /week) Standard hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday; flexibility in crisis situations is required. On-Call: Participation in an on-call rotation as required Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs. Exposure to outdoor environments in various weather conditions Occasional physical tasks including bending, crouching, reaching above shoulder height, kneeling, and carrying objects (up to 50 lbs). May involve assisting with the physical support, lifting, or transferring of clients who require mobility assistance.

What We Offer

Some of the great benefits The Alex has to offer include:3-weeks' vacation Medical and Dental Coverage Health / Wellness Spending Accounts RRSP and/or Student Loan Repayment Program (up to 5% match) Personal Days Floating Holiday Sick/Wellness Days Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) Professional Development

Driving on Behalf of The Alex

This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes and driving an Alex fleet vehicle. Candidates must show proof of a class 5 driver's license, a personal vehicle, and a clean 3-year drivers abstract. Candidates must consent to the possibility of an annual driver's abstract review to meet our insurance provider's requirements and agree to maintain $2 million liability insurance on their personal vehicle. Mileage will be reimbursed in alignment with the CRA guidelines. Driving a fleet vehicle at The Alex also requires that staff are at least 21 years of age with a minimum of three (3) years' driving experience.

How to Apply

If you are as passionate as we are about making a difference in people's lives, please visit our career centre: Jobs at The Alex | The Alex.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will make every effort to accommodate candidate's schedules and needs in all parts of the hiring process.

The Alex is committed to embedding the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity across the organization. We are committed to removing barriers to employment that are faced by equity-seeking groups and encourage (but not require) members of these groups to self-identify as such in their cover letters.

In accordance with our strategic priorities, we particularly encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as racialized or Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, or Inuit). The term "racialized" is used here instead of the more outdated and inaccurate terms "racial minority, "visible minority", "person of colour", or "non-White".



For further information about The Alex and its programs, we encourage you to visit our website at

www.thealex.ca

Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm