Assertive Outreach Intensive Case Manager – Hamilton Police Services Rapid Intervention and Support Team
Posting #: 3923 Posting Date: 10/25/2024 Posting Closing: 11/01/2024 4:00 PM

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.


We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected.
Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.


All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.


Are you the one we’re looking for?


We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Assertive Outreach Intensive Case Manager who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment; to our clients, families, and each other.


Within a multi-disciplinary team, the Assertive Outreach Intensive Case Manager provides assertive outreach, support, and assistance to people living in tents, on the streets, and in precarious housing situations across Hamilton. Clients will have poor health and mental health, substance use problems with complex needs. The Assertive Outreach approach is consistent and persistent outreach to individuals who often will not want this contact. The position through outreach connects profoundly marginalized people to housing, primary health care, harm reduction and addiction supports, mental health services, and other supports that individuals will require.


This position is integrated into the Hamilton Police Services Social Navigation Team and uses a collaborative approach working with a variety of police, EMS, health care, mental health, housing, and social services to identify needs and connect individuals to supports. The position requires a large degree of independent work and high motivation in high-stress environments to act as a liaison and representative of Wesley in the broader community. The position works to enrich the quality of life of the client and promote their full and meaningful inclusion in the community.


This position is a unionized, full-time, temporary position. The contract ends on December 31, 2024. The rate of pay is $26.10 per hour. The position works 8:30 am to 4:30 pm shift, Monday to Friday.


Key Responsibilities:




What you will bring:


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
• Employee Assistance Program Available Immediately
• Employee Discounts

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

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.