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CMHA Calgary

Independent Living Support Coordinator

Calgary, AB, Canada

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Job details

Apply by: Nov 19, 2026
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 20, 2026

Original job description

Description

POSITION TITLE: Independent Living Support Coordinator

PROGRAM: Operations – Independent Living Support; Off-site at partnering Recovery Alberta Clinics

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, Temporary Contract ending on May 25, 2027

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week

POSITION SUMMARY: This position will report to Off-site Team lead for the program. The Coordinator is responsible for delivering services in accordance with the CMHA Calgary Region service model. Through coaching and mentoring, you will support clients with a mental illness and/or concurrent diagnosis on their journey to wellness by connecting them to community resources and developing their daily independent living skills.

REPORTS TO: Team Lead, Independent Living Support

Key Service Responsibilites And Specific Accountabilities

Provides clients with the coaching, support, and connection to resources necessary for the maintenance or development of living skills in the areas of home management, mental health management, money management, interpersonal relationships, leisure/recreational pursuits, self-care and coping skills, medication management, problem solving, and psychosocial skill development and maintenance.
Meet with clients at various locations in community.
Advocates for clients when necessary and to ensure they receive adequate care, treatment services, and information from the community and CMHA.
Assists clients in establishing peer, family, and community support networks.
Assist clients with developing practical skills that will prepare them for independent community living.
Collaborate with a client’s clinical support on a regular basis to ensure they are made aware of a client’s needs, progress, and any other identified issues that fall beyond the scope of both programs.
Liaise with community partners on a regular basis to ensure collaborative efforts in assisting clients to meet their personal goals.
Participate in clinical and community meetings as required.
Maintain effective written and verbal communication systems necessary for client service delivery and program functioning.
Other duties as required.

Documentation, Reporting & Accountability

Maintain the highest standard of documentation accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism in accordance with CMHA Calgary policies and privacy legislation.
Complete comprehensive and objective case notes, incident reports, logbook entries, communication updates, daily tracking logs, and accountability records.
Maintain accurate and current client files including Service Plans, Outcomes Star assessments, safety plans, and progress tracking tools.
Document behavioural observations, interventions, and outcomes clearly to support continuity of care and risk management.
Communicate proactively with team members, supervisors, and interdisciplinary partners regarding client status, emerging concerns, and service coordination.
Adhere to all internal documentation deadlines and quality standards as directed.

Safety & Environment

Maintain the highest standards of physical, emotional, and psychological safety across all CMHA Calgary Supportive Living sites.
Identify, report and document environmental, behavioural, or operational risks.
Promote a culture of safety, respect, and inclusion within the sites.
Support implementation of emergency preparedness procedures and agency safety protocols.

Advocacy & Collaboration

Advocate for clients to ensure they receive adequate care, treatment, and information from community providers and CMHA services.
Liaise regularly with psychiatrists, case managers, healthcare providers, guardians, families, and community partners to ensure coordinated, wraparound support.
Support clients in establishing and maintaining peer, family, and community support networks.
Participate actively in team meetings, case consultations, and program development discussions.

Professional Practice Expectations

Apply trauma-informed practice principles in all service delivery.
Demonstrate a recovery-oriented, person-centered approach in every client interaction.
Use a harm reduction framework when supporting individuals experiencing substance use challenges.
Maintain professional boundaries and ethical conduct at all times.
Engage in ongoing learning to enhance knowledge related to complex mental health presentations, concurrent disorders, trauma, and supportive housing best practices.

Additional Team Responsibilities And Competencies

Adhere to policies and practices related to working alone.
Attend professional development opportunities and maintain any relevant certificates and trainings (ex. First Aid).
Support collaboration and partnerships between CMHA Calgary, Recovery Alberta, and other community agencies.
Be a resource to the community in the area of information and referral services.
Able to represent self and the agency in a professional manner.
An interest in lifelong learning along with empathy and insight.
Approachable, accessible and facilitates cooperation.
Demonstrated behavior consistent with organizational values.
High level of initiative and self-motivation.
Highly effective at conflict resolution, problem-solving and decision-making.
Recognizes and adheres to professional boundaries.
Sound judgement and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Contribute to the organization’s accreditation and continuous quality improvement efforts by engaging in mandatory training, adhering to accreditation standards, and supporting documentation and evaluation processes as required.

Qualifications And Skills

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Bachelor of Psychology, or a recognized diploma or undergraduate degree in a human services field. Equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in working with persons with psychiatric disabilities, diagnosed mental illness and/or addictions along with experience in life skills.
Demonstrate deep respect not only for clients but for the teams you support, your peers and community partners.
Strong crisis de-escalation skills and experience managing high-risk or emotionally charged situations.
Demonstrated commitment to the recovery model, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certification.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training (or willingness to obtain).
First Aid and CPR certifications.
Valid Alberta driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
Experience working in an interdisciplinary setting.
Flexible and adaptable.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are not intended be a thorough list of all responsibilities, additional duties and tasks may be assigned.

As a member of our frontline team, you will be exposed to emotionally charged and high-stress situations. This role involves emergency response, direct interaction with distressed individuals, behavioural crisis management, and critical incident response. You must demonstrate resilience, sound judgment, emotional regulation, and the ability to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure.

CMHA Calgary operates CCTV equipment on its premises for safety and security purposes. All employees may be subject to video monitoring while on site.

CMHA Calgary is a smoke-free work environment, there may be occasional exposure to secondhand smoke from designated smoking areas nearby.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application closing date: The posting will remain active on the website until the positions are filled.

Candidates meeting the above criteria who wish to apply for this exciting opportunity should email their cover letter and resume to Human Resources at careers@cmha.calgary.ab.ca

Please include the reference #10202026-ILS in your email subject line of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

Coach and support clients with mental illness and/or concurrent disorders in developing independent living skills, connecting with community resources, and pursuing personal wellness goals. Maintain accurate client documentation, advocate for coordinated care, collaborate with clinical and community partners, and promote safety using recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and harm-reduction practices.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree or recognized diploma in social work, psychology, or another human services field, or equivalent education and/or experience, plus at least two years working with people with psychiatric disabilities, mental illness, or addictions and life-skills support. Applicants need crisis de-escalation experience, ASIST certification, First Aid and CPR, a valid Alberta driver’s license and reliable vehicle; Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training is required or must be obtained.

Skills

Independent Living Skills Coaching
Mental Health Support
Crisis De-escalation
Case Documentation
Client Advocacy
Community Resource Coordination
Trauma-Informed Care
Recovery-Oriented Practice
Harm Reduction
Crisis Management
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Problem-Solving
Medication Management Support
Risk Management
Communication

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Keywords

Independent Living Support
Mental Health
Psychiatric Disabilities
Concurrent Disorders
Addictions
Life Skills
Client Advocacy
Community Resources
Case Notes
Service Plans
Outcomes Star Assessments
Safety Plans
Risk Management
Trauma-Informed Care
Recovery Model
Harm Reduction
Crisis De-escalation
Suicide Intervention
ASIST Certification
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
First Aid
CPR
Medication Management
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Community Partnerships
Alberta Driver’s License
Emergency Preparedness
Accreditation

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