Overnight Transitions Caseworker

Résumé du poste

The caseworker supports clients experiencing homelessness by providing personalized case management, goal-setting, and assistance with housing transitions. They also collaborate with community resources and maintain accurate documentation to ensure client success and stability.

Détails du poste

Job Type: Full-Time (3 days on and 3 days off, 7pm-7am) Pay: $24.95 per hour plus $2 overnight premium About the Role As a Transitions Caseworker, you will play a key front-line role in supporting clients as they navigate pathways out of homelessness and into housing stability. Using a Housing First and Recovery-Oriented approach, you will work alongside individuals to identify barriers and build on personal strengths to promote long-term, sustainable recovery and independent living. Working as part of our Housing Transitions Team, you’ll support clients through all stages of the housing process—from intake and move-in to long-term case planning and community integration. Some of your responsibilities would include: * Proactively engaging with clients to understand their current needs, barriers, and strengths Supporting clients through personalized case management, goal-setting, and progress tracking * Assist with securing housing—scheduling viewings, lease signings, move-ins, and more * Help clients overcome practical barriers such as ID, bank accounts, rent payment, and furniture * Provide one-on-one support for life skills, recovery planning, and goal development * Collaborate with housing partners and community resources to support client success * Provide transportation to appointments, meetings, and housing-related activities using an agency vehicle * Ensure accurate documentation including case notes, stats, and housing-related forms * Conduct regular check-ins and maintain professional rapport with clients * Support transitional housing clients with move-ins, inspections, room cleaning, and guest management * Actively participate in team meetings, program evaluations, and community engagement * Follow all agency policies, regulatory standards (MSDS, OH&S, WHMIS), and Accreditation requirements * Be a positive ambassador for Alpha House and its values About You We are looking for a compassionate, motivated individual with strong case management skills and a deep understanding of housing systems, recovery models, and support for vulnerable populations. The ideal candidate would have the following * A minimum two-year diploma in a social science discipline, or currently enrolled * Housing case work experience, ideally with vulnerable populations * 1+ year of experience in addictions or mental health support * Solid knowledge of Calgary’s housing, shelter, and social services systems * Skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, crisis management, and recovery-oriented systems of care * Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment * High ethical standards and respect for client confidentiality and dignity * Comfort with documentation, MS Office, and case management software * Physically able to assist clients from prone/sitting positions and lift items up to 35 lbs * Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Search, valid within the last six months, that does not contain any results material to the position * Able to complete Privacy Training & “It’s your Move” training, or equivalent Patient Lift training About Alpha House: Alpha House is dedicated to providing safe, caring, and respectful environments for individuals dealing with addiction and mental health challenges. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve, offering comprehensive support and resources to help individuals on their journey to recovery and stability. Benefits of working at Alpha House * Meaningful work supporting vulnerable populations * Medical Benefits after six months of continuous work * Personal Development and training opportunities If this role sounds like something you are interested in, we urge you to apply!

Ce que vous ferez

The caseworker supports clients experiencing homelessness by providing personalized case management, goal-setting, and assistance with housing transitions. They also collaborate with community resources and maintain accurate documentation to ensure client success and stability.

Exigences

Candidates must have a minimum two-year diploma in a social science discipline and experience in housing case work or addictions and mental health support. Strong knowledge of local social services systems and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting are also required.

Avantages

• Medical benefits • Personal development • Training opportunities

Compétences indiquées

• Regulatory Compliance · Souhaitée
• interpersonal skills · Souhaitée
• Mental Health Support · Souhaitée
• case management · Souhaitée
• housing support · Souhaitée
• Documentation · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée
• client advocacy · Souhaitée
• crisis management · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Case management
• Housing support
• Addictions support
• Mental health support
• Harm reduction
• Trauma-informed care
• Crisis management
• Documentation
• Goal setting
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Life skills coaching
• Client advocacy
• Professional rapport
• Regulatory compliance
• Furniture Cleaning
• Client Confidentiality
• Trauma Informed Approaches
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Compassion
• Planning
• Goal Setting
• Mental Health
• Management
• Case Management
• Law Practice Management Software
• Medical Records
• Social Work
• Crisis Management
• Interpersonal Communications
• Life Skills Development
• Material Safety Data Sheet
• Program Evaluation
• Social Sciences
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems

Domaines d’emploi

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Caseworker
• Case Worker
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers