Case Manager Trainee

Background

Na-Me-Res (Native Men's Residence) located in Toronto, is a diverse, multi-service organization. Through a culture-based approach that addresses the holistic needs of its clients, Na-Me-Res' mission is to provide temporary, transitional and permanent housing to Indigenous men experiencing homelessness in Toronto, while providing outreach and support services to the broader Indigenous homeless population.

Main Function

To provide case management support to residents of the Na-Me-Res emergency shelter and facilitate skills development and life skills sessions both one on one and in group settings.

Duties and Responsibilities

To assist in the following:

• Complete assessments and develop case plans in partnership with clients
• Provides information, referrals and follow-up services to clients
• Assist clients to access community-based services as required
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and documentation
• Provide written reports as requested
• Participate in and attend team meetings
• Plan and deliver life skills and recreational programming
• Complete all assigned training and certifications
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Applicants must have completed post-secondary education in the field of social work or related field
• No previous experience required – new and recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Eligible to register with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
• Successful candidate to provide a Police reference check as a condition of employment
• Ability to function in a team approach to service delivery
• An understanding of the circumstances & issues affecting the client group (i.e. addictions, homelessness, trauma, harm reduction, racism and discrimination)
• Excellent communication skills

Na-Me-Res encourages First Nation, Inuit, and Métis applicants to apply and please identify in their cover letter and connections to their community. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be connected. If you are invited to an interview and require accommodation, we will make every effort to accommodate you.

How to Apply

A resume, cover letter, and references can be sent to:

Email: jobs@nameres.org

Fax: (416) 652-3138

Mail: Na-Me-Res (Native Men's Residence) Human Resources 26 Vaughan Road, Toronto, ON M6G 2C4

Hand delivered applications will not be accepted.