Responsibilities

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  • Responsible for case management of individuals with multiple and complex needs and/or at risk of homelessness in the Upper Lake Melville area.  
  • Using an Intensive Case Management and Housing First Approach, provide assessment, counselling and intervention, as well as support in life skill development to address the multiple and complex bio/psycho/social/functional needs of individuals needing supportive housing
  • Coordinate government and community services, e.g. Labrador Grenfell Health (Mental Health Team – including Psychiatrist, Home Care and medical staff) and Justice (Labrador Correctional Centre, Probation, Parole, etc.) and other agencies and groups as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Meet as required with supported individuals and establish and monitor individual support plans to address any challenges and encourage continual progress in all life areas
  • Provide outreach and mobile crisis intervention
  • Continuously explore best practices/creative solutions to housing and supportive services for individuals with multiple challenges.
Qualifications
  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (Master’s preferred) or other behavioural science with current registration with NLASW.
  • Minimum 2 years case management and counselling experience.
  • On call and personal use of vehicle will be required.
Assets

Bilingual in Inuktitut and English

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Leave Package 

• Travel Benefit 

• Labrador Allowance 

• Group insurance including health and dental 

• Group pension

 

Department: Health & Social Development

Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: January 28, 2025

 

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to careers@nunatsiavut.com.

Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.

Interested in a Career?
If you have any questions about employment with the Nunatsiavut Government, you can always reach out to our Human Resources department at careers@nunatsiavut.com.

We look forward to speaking with you!