Intensive Case Manager - Child and Family Focused - Jobs in Hamilton, ON

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Intensive Case Manager - Child and Family FocusedPosting #: 3439 Posting Date: 5/6/2022 Posting Closing: 5/20/2022Have you heard of usWesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about our work advocating for harm reduction, housing, poverty eradication and food security in Hamilton, Halton and Brantford. We’re committed to diversity & inclusion and a healthy work life balance. We would love for you to join our team!Are you the one we’re looking forWe are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Intensive Case Manager - Child and Family Focused who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.The Intensive Case Manager - Child and Family Focused is responsible for providing case management support to newly arrived government-assisted refugees (GARs) during their first year of resettlement in Hamilton. ICMs will each hold a case load, comprised of families with children, which they will assist to integrate into the community, for a period of up to twelve months. The child and family focused position will also build partnerships with community members who support with children and families and update the team on services, and programs specifically for this group.This position is a unionized, temporary, full-time position. Contract position for 12 months to cover maternity leave.Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial intake and needs assessment, needs assessment matrix, quarterly check-ins, empowerment plans, and on-going needs assessment as required.

• Provide appropriate and client centered information and referral regarding the various services and resources available in the community.

• Manage and maintain up-to-date client files, input client data and information into the program database, complete government documents and forms, provide referrals, write case notes, and provide regular follow-up with clients.

• Build relationships with community members that work specifically with children and families and update the team regularly on services and programs for this group. Organize and co-facilitate youth workshops with internal and/or community partners.

• Liaise closely with the ICM Early Years and colleagues in Wesley’s Children and Families programs to ensure consistency and integration of services.

• Conduct regular home visits, and accompany clients to various appointments in the community for different services and resources.

• Participate in case management meetings with internal staff and external service providers.

• Maintain good relationships and collaborate with other internal programs and external service providers to provide support to GARs.

• Work in a team and independently to provide support to newly arrived GARs.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• University Degree in Child and Family or equivalent with minimum 2 years’ relevant practical experience working with newcomer children and families is required.

• Advanced knowledge of a second language is an asset: Arabic and/or Assyrian, Somali, Dari/Farsi or Swahili strongly preferred.

• Child and Youth Worker diploma or equivalent with 5 years relevant practical experience working with newcomer children and families also accepted.

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant practical experience working with newcomer children and families is required.

• Capacity to engage children and families and knowledge of motivating this population.

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers…

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
• Professional development and training opportunities

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate is required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Human Resources. In the event that successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination, completion of an educational session and weekly antigen testing to provide a negative result will be required.Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

• Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/

• From there you can access all of Wesley’s job postings

Wesley is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.Quick Apply

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