Temporary Case Manager

Do you want to be part of a great team where you can utilize your skillset while helping people live fuller, meaningful lives within our community?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Organization

Community Living Algoma is dedicated to supporting people with developmental disabilities so they can live full lives and be inclusive members of their own communities. They serve that mission by offering a broad range of personalized supports and services, closely aligned with the individual goals of supported people including choice of where they want to live, learn, work and enjoy their leisure time.

CLA was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who were concerned about the future teaching and inclusion of their children. We have continued that focus on supporting people to enjoy life in the community for over sixty years.

Operating residential homes, community based homes, supported independent living, community participation supports, employment, urgent response and volunteer services, the agency provides support to over 500 individuals and families each year.

• Enhance quality of life for people we support by providing support to adults and children with intellectual disabilities and their families to navigate services and address barriers in a collaborative approach.
• Support adults and children and their families to access necessary services as needed and requested.
• Support people who receive services in host family to live their best lives.
• Support host family providers to facilitate goals/outcomes for people, and ensure they are compliant with Ministry Standards as outlined in Quality Assurance Measures.
• Assist with transition planning at various stages of a person’s life.
• Identify opportunities to improve services and supports to people we support.
• Liaise/initiates/arranges and attends meetings with various community partners for example, but not limited to: the judicial system, Public Guardian and Trustee, landlords, etc.
• Support people to develop self-advocacy skills and autonomy within the community.
• Provide crisis management and act as a resource and linkage with other community organizations to develop a knowledge and understanding of relevant issues.
• Act as liaison and be available for consultations with parents/guardians/advocates, agency staff, specialists and other community and government agencies.
• Ability to identify resources within the community and articulate to people and families what is available.
• Complete QAM host family requirements such as screening, home study, evaluations, monthly visits, etc.
• Must be available to deal with emergency situations outside regular working hours.
• Assist with completing various applications as needed and requested for people and families e.g., DSO applications, housing applications, NELIN application, etc.
• Work on interagency collaborations when appropriate for resource development and advocacy.
• Interact with people we support, families, all community stakeholders in a respectful and positive manner.
• Demonstrate positive and professional relationships with employees, families, people supported, and community stakeholders.
• Role-model / leads by example on instilling a positive workplace culture.

• In-person support across various locations from Elliot Lake to Hornepayne. This is not a hybrid role;
• A University Degree in a Social Science (Psychology), Social Work or Education. (Candidates possessing an acceptable combination of education and direct experience may be considered.)
• Demonstrated belief in the Organization’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Must possess excellent communication skills—both verbal and written. The ability to speak French would be an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to relate effectively with persons supported, parents, collateral service agencies and other community professionals.
• Valid First Aid and CPR.
• Experience in supporting adults who have an intellectual disability an asset.
• Superior time management and organizational skills; able to deal with constantly changing priorities, peak work periods and various…