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Indigenous Intensive Case Manager | Supported Housing, Designated

Reports To: Indigenous Wellness Coordinator, Manager of Supported Housing

NECHC Program: The Overlook, Supported Housing, NECHC

Location: 101 Yorkshire Avenue, Extension, Dartmouth, NS

Hourly Pay Scale: $27.34 – $28.56

Work Term: Full-time (1.0 FTE), 37.5 hours per week, including potential evening and weekend hours. Hybrid work model available.

Union Affiliation: NEGEU Local 102

Designation: This position is designated for individuals of Indigenous cultural heritage and will be given priority. We strongly encourage you to self-identify and share any relevant experiences of marginalization within our Diversity and Inclusion framework during your application. All disclosures will be kept confidential.

Application Deadline: May 15, 2024

About The Overlook, Supported Housing:
The Overlook is a pioneering harm reduction and peer-supported housing initiative in collaboration with the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia (AHANS). It provides around-the-clock support to 65 tenants through our Harm Reduction Housing Worker Team, offering on-site medical and counseling services with a focus on harm reduction and cultural reconnection.

Job Purpose:
The Indigenous Intensive Case Manager plays a crucial role in supporting urban Indigenous tenants with complex needs, providing holistic, culturally informed/responsive support aimed at enhancing their quality of life and cultural connectivity.

Goals:

• Implement support strategies rooted in Indigenous knowledge and harm reduction.
• Enhance tenants’ quality of life through comprehensive support plans and active community engagement.
• Promote cultural safety and competency within NECHC through strategic collaborations with Indigenous health partners and the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide intensive case management for a caseload of 12-15 individuals.
• Facilitate access to cultural teachings, traditional healing practices, and essential healthcare services.
• Coordinate comprehensive care management, ensuring effective collaboration with a range of service providers.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 1-3 years’ experience in community-based or non-profit settings.
• Strong understanding of colonization, systemic homelessness, Housing First, and Harm Reduction principles.

How to Apply:

• Submit Your Application: Please send your cover letter and resume to employment@nechc.com by the deadline of May 15, 2024.
• Confidentiality: All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.
• Security Checks: A criminal record check for the vulnerable sector is required for all positions interacting directly with clients.

Join Us: Take this opportunity to make a difference in your community and contribute to a project that values cultural reconnection and personalized care. Apply today to join our dynamic team at the NECHC!

Full Job Description Here: Indigenous Intensive Case Manager | Supported Housing, Designated

 

Indigenous Case Manager (Internal/External) 

Reports To: Indigenous Wellness Coordinator, and Manager of Supported Housing

Location: 101 Yorkshire Avenue, Extension, Dartmouth, NS

Hourly Pay Scale: $27.34 – $28.56

Work Term: Full-time (1.0 FTE), 37.5 hours per week, with potential evening and weekend hours. Hybrid work model.

Union Affiliation: NEGEU Local 102

Designation: This position is specifically designated for individuals of Indigenous cultural heritage and will be given priority. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify and may choose to share their experiences related to marginalization within our Diversity and Inclusion framework. All such disclosures will remain confidential.

Application Deadline: May 15, 2024

About The Overlook, Supported Housing Project
A pioneering harm reduction and peer-supported housing initiative in collaboration with the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia (AHANS). The Overlook provides 24/7 support to 65 tenants through our Harm Reduction Housing Worker Team and features on-site medical and counseling services, focusing on harm reduction and cultural reconnection.

Job Purpose: The Indigenous Intensive Case Manager provides support to urban Indigenous tenants with complex needs, offering holistic, culturally informed/responsive care and system navigation at The Overlook Supported Housing.

Goals:

• Provide support based on Indigenous knowledge and harm reduction principles.
• Enhance quality of life through tailored support plans and community engagement.
• Promote cultural safety and competency to improve service delivery and community health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of 12-15 tenants, providing intensive, personalized case management.
• Support tenants through home visits, resource access, crisis intervention, and advocacy.
• Facilitate connections to cultural practices and community services.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 1-3 years in community-based or non-profit settings.
• Deep understanding of colonization, systemic issues, and principles of Housing First and Harm Reduction.
• Experience supporting diverse communities, particularly in culturally sensitive contexts.

Application Instructions

Please send your resume and a cover letter to employment@nechc.com by May 15, 2024. 

Note: A criminal record check for the vulnerable sector is required for employment.

Full Job Description Here: Indigenous Case Manager| Supported Housing  (Internal/External)

 

MOSH Justice Nurse

Role: Mobile Outreach Street Health (MOSH) team Justice Nurse
Location: Outreach Based
Work Term: 1.0 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)
Hours: 37.5 hrs. per week (schedule determined by the manager)
Hourly Pay Scale: $36.96 – $43.54
Deadline: May 8, 2024

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the MOSH team, clients, and other health professionals to develop individualized case plans.
• Provide birth control counseling, safe sex information, and testing for infectious diseases.
• Facilitate chronic disease management, including mental health and addictions care.
• Deliver trauma-informed, harm-reduction care through community outreach.
• Conduct nursing assessments, health education, and advocacy for marginalized populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or working towards a Master’s degree.
• Experience with homelessness, social justice, and diverse communities.
• Strong nursing assessment skills and familiarity with harm reduction.
• Registered Nurse in Nova Scotia or eligible.
• CPR certification and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certified.
• Valid Driver’s License (reliable vehicle an asset).

For the full job description, please refer to the detailed posting: MOSH Justice Nurse – 2024. 

 

MOSH Registered Nurse – Casual

NECHC seeks a casual Registered Nurse for our Mobile Outreach Street Health (MOSH) team. The role involves providing nursing care and harm reduction services to homeless and marginalized individuals, at community sites and client homes.

Responsibilities include performing nursing assessments, delivering primary care, and managing wellness programs, all while working independently and in collaboration with the MOSH team and external partners.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in Nursing (Master’s preferred), have 3-5 years of related experience, and possess strong clinical and communication skills.

A valid driver’s license and CPR certification are required.

The role pays $36.96 – $43.54 per hour.

Apply with a CV and cover letter by April 29, 2024, at employment@nechc.com

For more details, visit the MOSH Registered Nurse – Casual job description: MOSH Registered Nurse – Casual

 

Harm Reduction Housing Worker (Casual) at The Overlook 

NECHC is hiring a Harm Reduction Housing Worker for the Overlook program. This role provides on-demand harm reduction support to tenants, helping maintain their health and tenancies.

Responsibilities include creating individual harm reduction plans, monitoring health and substance use, distributing harm reduction supplies, and managing emergency situations like overdoses.

Candidates should have two years of experience in community settings, working with marginalized groups. While a background in social or health sciences, addictions, community work, or a Human Services Diploma is beneficial, it is not mandatory.

A deep understanding of harm reduction principles and social determinants of health is crucial.

Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter to employment@nechc.com

For a full job description, please click here: Casual – Harm Reduction Housing Worker

 

Case Manager at NECHC’s Housing First Program (DESIGNATED)

NECHC is committed to being an inclusive organization. To ensure our organization represents the diverse people and communities we serve, this position is designated for individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian and/or people of African Descent.

The Case Manager is a crucial role in the Housing First program at the NECHC. This position involves providing ongoing support to individuals to exit homelessness as they secure and establish permanent housing.

Working within the Case Management model, you will support these individuals in creating a personalized plan and goals.

Key responsibilities include maintaining or developing with the individual a recovery plan that is strength-based and grounded in the principles of Housing First and Harm Reduction, working with a caseload of 15-30 individuals depending on acuity levels, and providing support to individuals in their home and community to ensure housing stability.

The successful candidate will have human services and/or relevant post-secondary education (i.e., psychology, social work) in a related field is preferred and/or equivalent work experience, experience working with people with lived experience, and 2 years of experience working with participants at risk.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to employment@nechc.com by April 18th, 2024.

For a full job description, please click here: Case Manager – Housing First – DESIGNATED

 

Case Manager – at NECHC’s Housing First Program

The Case Manager is a crucial role in the Housing First program at the NECHC. This position involves providing ongoing support to individuals to exit homelessness as they secure and establish permanent housing.

Key responsibilities include developing a recovery plan with the individual, working with a caseload of 15-30 individuals, providing support to individuals in their home and community, locating housing for individuals exiting homelessness, and maintaining relevant, timely, and accurate documentation of all participant work.

The successful candidate will have human services and/or relevant post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent work experience, experience working with people with lived experience, and 2 years of experience working with participants at risk.

A strong understanding of systemic issues of homelessness and the principles of Housing First and Harm Reduction is essential.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to employment@nechc.com by April 18th, 2024.

For a full job description, please click here: Case Manager – Housing First

*Please note that a vulnerable sector criminal record check is required for all NECHC employees working directly with clients, participants, and patients.