Case Manager

Position Summary

Seabird Island is committed to wellness and recovery. We are dedicated to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment that respects and values Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and ways of being. We are seeking a Case Manager to join our team, working collaboratively to enhance the health and wellness of residents within our recovery programs.

Under the direction of the Recovery Home Supervisor, the Case Manager provides culturally informed case management and support services to residents dealing with addictions and substance use. This role involves ensuring a caring and supportive environment where residents can access health, healing, and other programs and services, both in-home and through broader community connections.

This is a term contract that ends March 31st 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band) is located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver. We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and resilient community. Our work spans a diverse range of services including housing, education, health, wellness, early childhood development, community infrastructure, and cultural vitalization. By joining our team, you will be part of an organization that values First Nations knowledge, promotes self‑advocacy, and strives to create a holistic and culturally safe environment for all community members.

• Overall leadership, including individualized wellness plans.
• One-to-one case work with residents, including referrals to counsellors, employment, and education.
• Coordinate services for residents who need permanent housing, health care, financial help, child and family services or job training.
• Assess struggles with domestic violence, physical or emotional illness, alcoholism, drug abuse.
• Daily group leader – addictions, trauma care, anger management, family dynamics, harm reduction, peer support, etc.
• Cultural and community connectivity.
• Coordinate with other communities and resources to ensure adequate support.
• Life skills, career, employment and vocational planning.

• Provide monthly reports to the Health and Social Development Director, containing both narrative and financial information.
• Manage the home’s daily operating budget (groceries, clothing, or other emergency needs).
• Ensure that the home meets regulation covering health, fire, safety requirements.
• Maintain highly confidential, professional, and accurate resident files.

• Plan and follow up with staff to ensure a strategic cleaning routine is completed daily/weekly/monthly to ensure health and safety and licensing expectations.
• Ensure SIB Maintenance/Public Works is aware of the specific needs, including specific cleaning and sanitation needs, routine maintenance expectations, and any maintenance/repair needs to ensure the safe operation of the facility and programs.
• Ensure all equipment and facilities are always in safe and proper working order.

• Ensure that all programs are meeting or exceeding the expectations for resident and employee health and safety, including executing regular fire and earthquake drills.
• Ensure that residents can access culturally appropriate programing and services inside and outside the home to meet their physical, social, emotional, creative, and cognitive needs.
• Ensure that residents have individualized plans on file, and that they are always kept current.

• A Diploma in social sciences, addictions, mental health or a related field. We also recognize and value cultural knowledge and experience gained through other forms of education and training, including teachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience working within Indigenous communities, focusing on case management.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and contemporary issues.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Food safe Level 1 is required.
• Non‑violent crisis intervention Certificate is required.
• Valid first aid certificate is required.
• Professionally…