Job Description

Company Overview

ABOUT US

Miramichi Housing Solutions Inc. is a community-based, not-for-profit organization working towards housing solutions, opportunities, and finding hope for those experiencing homelessness and/or crisis. We offer temporary housing for youth and adults in times of crisis and emergency. We offer a place for adults and young people to live, meeting their basic needs to support their overall well-being. Youth are encouraged to address their educational and employment needs as well as basic life and social skills. Our goal in working with adults is to remain housing focused in our solutions and preparing people to be ready for housing opportunities. All of these projects, and solution focused work is completed by our incredible team of shift leaders, outreach workers, and the management team. We want to make a difference in our community by supporting those experiencing homelessness/crisis/emergency.

Our Mission

Miramichi Housing Solutions Inc. believes action is needed to create a safe and secure environment for all. Our mission focuses on providing opportunities around housing. For youth-at-risk, we want them to develop and grow positively within their family, their community, and their school. For adults we aim to be a service that guides through housing opportunities and to help develop core skills needed to sustain housing solutions.

Our Vision

Miramichi Housing Solutions believes we are successful as a community-based organization when we are able to provide youth and adults with a supportive environments in which to grow and develop, while building a healthy community for everyone.

Summary

The Case Managers will work with team member using a Harm Reduction, Housing First approach and will focus on engaging, enrolling, navigating, and ultimately housing individuals experiencing homelessness from the street into a permanent housing intervention.

These individuals will work in a to-be-identified neighborhood in the City of Miramichi with community leaders to identify those experiencing homelessness within these communities, with the goal of moving them into a permanent housing intervention.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing, and often long-term, street outreach, engaging with unsheltered homeless individuals and families in their communities which may include, but are not limited to encampment communities, under bridges, and any unsheltered location where individuals experiencing homelessness may reside Conduct intake and assessments to determine case goals to overcome barriers for people experiencing homelessness and substance use/co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders Conduct assessments for Housing and Coordinated Entry (CE) assessments Participate and enroll within Outreach services Provide housing navigation services, assisting with transportation and system navigation skills to access documentation necessary to qualify individuals and families for housing. Navigation may include transporting clients and walking alongside them to obtain birth certificates, identification documents, income verifications, and mental health evaluations Maintain a caseload of 15-20 active clients throughout the navigation phase Provide referrals and help clients maintain contact with services for disability applications and employment Provide referrals to emergency shelter, as requested by clients Collaborate with Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for clients who are actively experiencing a mental health crisis for crisis intervention and prevention support Complete safety and crisis planning with clients during intake assessment to ensure clients have access to 24/7 emergency services as a safety net for crisis. Upon receiving housing referrals assist in connecting client to the housing provider for interview and lease-up process Exercise judgement in developing and executing outreach strategy as needed for assigned community and case management strategy as needed for individual clients Attend monthly staff meetings, group supervision, and individual supervision as required by the program, annual trainings as required to promote ongoing professional growth and development Provide advice and counsel to Homeless Services Program Management and Leadership Teams based on observation and experience in the field Perform additional duties as assigned from Supervisor Work Hours The Outreach Coordinator
Case Manager positions are full-time, 40 hour per week positions.

Most work will take place during normal business hours (between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) but will also include some evening and early morning hours. There is some flexibility in start- and end-time.

The Case Manager positions are salaried positions

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree, in social work or related field, strongly preferred 1-3 years working in homeless services is required; at least one year experience in homeless outreach preferred Experience working in the substance abuse field is preferred Proficiency with HFIS is preferred Valid driver's license required A passion for connecting with people experiencing homelessness is a must.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives in our community and are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we invite you to apply today to join our dedicated team at Miramichi Housing Solutions Inc.

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $48,000.00-$49,920.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Location:

Miramichi, NB E1V 1X4 (preferred)
Willingness to travel:

75% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 2025-06-06