STBBI Case Manager

Department:                         Health Services

Classification/Level:            CS-4      

Employment Status:            Term Full-Time Until March 31st, 2027 (Potential for continued funding)

Reporting Relationship

The STBBI/Addictions Case Manager reports administratively to the Nursing Supervisor through the Nurse Coordinator and maintains a functional reporting relationship with the Mental Health Supervisor to ensure program alignment and consistency.

Position Summary

The Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI) Case Manager will assist with the facilitation of the STBBI prevention programming and services through the addiction medicine clinic. By providing case management services for high-risk community members including but not limited to facilitating access to addiction medicine clinic, harm reduction supplies, appointment reminders and management, liaison with health care providers, referrals, and wellness checks.

Essential Functions

An active member of the Health Services team in the delivery of a comprehensive Community Outreach Based STBBI Program compromised of the following activities:

Conduct intake, assessment, treatment and/or discharge planning to ensure community members are connected to the most appropriate supports and services based on identified needs

Facilitation of the Wellness Recovery Program (Addiction Medication Clinic) including addiction intake, rapid urine drug screens and facilitation of physician appointments via telemedicine or in-person

Provide STBBI case management to community members of the Wellness Recovery Program (Addiction Medicine Clinic)

Provide STBBI health promotion and prevention programming through community education sessions, events & activities

Assist Nurse Coordinator with Contact Tracing of STBBI’s

Utilize the Mobile Clinic Van to conduct regular home visits a/o wellness checks with STBBI Nurse Coordinator a/o Peer Support/Outreach worker

Support with the expansion of harm reduction program including needle exchange program, distribution of safe injection, safe shorting, safe inhalation, and naloxone kits

Provide appropriate referrals and advocacy with health care and other service providers as required

Develop relationships with clients based on respect, reciprocity and collaboration

Arrange & Coordinate Traditional services & programming

Attend meetings and appointments to support/advocate in the best interests of the community member(s) well-being

Maintain a strong working knowledge of local services and resources

Participate in ongoing professional development to ensure skills and knowledge are current and relevant to position

Completion of charting and date collection with the Electronic Medical Record

Attend and participate in regular team and staff meetings, strategic planning and external partner meetings when requested

Understand and adheres to all MFN policies and procedures

Other duties/assignments as requested.

Qualifications and Requirements

Preferred

Previous work experience in First Nation Mental Health & Addictions or Social Services would be an asset

Bachelor of Social Work degree or Social Services/Health degree

Five (5) years’ work-related experience or lived experience of Mental Health & Addictions

Registration with the Ontario College of Social Work or an equivalent college

Minimum

Post-Secondary Diploma in Health or Social Services discipline

Two (2) years’ work-related experience or lived experience of Mental Health & Addictions.

Valid CPR and First Aid Certification

Non-Violence Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Skills and ASIST Training

Valid Ontario Driver’s License and own vehicle

Other

Must have knowledge and/or experience with the Anishnaawbe culture, history and customs

Understanding and fluency in Anishnaabemowin would be an asset or must be a willing to learn

Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening (CRC/VSS) requirement (upon successful selection)

CRC/VSS Rationale

CRC must be thirty (30) days current and be an original or certified copy. All individuals applying for employment with MFN Health Services are required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Screen and Criminal Record Check as these individuals will be working directly/indirectly with vulnerable people. All individuals employed under the Health Services must have a record clear of charges and convictions relating to child sexual harassment or abuse of any kind.

If you are interested in this opportunity, applicants must submit cover letter, resume, with three current references with contact information (two work-related and one character reference) and copies of education certifications to:

STBBI Case Manager
c/o Human Resources
M’Chigeeng First Nation, P.O. Box 333
M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0
Fax 705-377-4980 or email to:   [email protected]