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CMHA Calgary

Supportive Living Coordinator Fixed Term Contract

Calgary, AB, Canada

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Apply by: Oct 22, 2026
Working hours: 28.5 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 22, 2026

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POSITION TITLE: Supportive Living Coordinator

PROGRAM: Operations

POSITION TYPE: Fixed Term Contract, October 2026 to June 3,2027

HOURS OF WORK: Part-time fixed term contract

Thursday to Saturday 1:00pm to 10:30pm ( 28.5 hours per week )

POSITION SUMMARY: The Supportive Living Coordinator plays a critical frontline role in delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented supportive housing services to individuals living with complex mental health challenges and concurrent disorders. As a primary point of contact within the home, the Coordinator provides compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centered support to individuals experiencing mental illness, addiction, intellectual disabilities, concurrent disorders, trauma-related impacts, and other vulnerabilities.

This position requires strong crisis intervention skills, sound judgment, excellent documentation practices, and the ability to balance structure and flexibility in a dynamic residential environment. The Coordinator ensures a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused living environment while supporting clients in achieving stability, independence, and personal wellness goals.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Manager

LOCATION: Calgary

Key Service Responsibilities And Specific Accountabilities

Client-Centered Support & Service Planning

Collaborate with clients and their Recovery Alberta Clinical support teams to develop, implement, and regularly review individualized Service Plans with measurable, strengths-based goals.
Support goal attainment through hands-on coaching, teaching, modeling, and skill development related to daily living (e.g., hygiene, nutrition, medication routines, budgeting, housekeeping, scheduling, and community integration).
Deliver structured psycho-educational programming and skill-building groups as directed, including recovery education, emotional regulation, relapse prevention, life skills, and wellness planning.
Provide individual support sessions focused on goal setting, motivation, self-regulation, and problem-solving.
Collaborate with the Recovery Alberta team to participate in the interview process, creation of Individualized Service Plans, Safety plans, etc., as required.
Assist clients in identifying, accessing, and navigating community resources including but not limited to: healthcare, income supports, addiction services, vocational programs, recreation, and cultural supports.
Facilitate house meetings and promote cooperative living, conflict resolution, shared accountability, and community participation within the residence.

Crisis Intervention, De-escalation & Supportive Care

Respond to and effectively manage crisis situations using verbal de-escalation techniques, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention principles, and trauma-informed practice.
Provide supportive care for individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours related to mental illness, addiction, intellectual disabilities, trauma histories, or emotional dysregulation.
Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate safety planning in collaboration with the team and external supports when required.
Apply a harm reduction approach in supporting clients experiencing substance use challenges, prioritizing safety, dignity, and incremental change.
Administer lifesaving interventions such as CPR, First Aid, Naloxone, and emergency response procedures as necessary.
Communicate critical incidents promptly to supervisors and complete all required follow-up documentation in accordance with agency protocols.

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, shift change notes, 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 and homes.
Perform regular rounds and perimeter checks as instructed.
Identify, report and document environmental, behavioural, or operational risks.
Promote a culture of safety, respect, and inclusion within the home.
Perform cleaning and sanitation duties according to shift rotation and infection prevention guidelines.
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, intellectual disabilities, trauma, and supportive housing best practices.

Additional Team Responsibilities And Competencies

Demonstrates deep respect, cultural humility, and non-judgmental engagement with clients, peers, families, and community partners.
Exhibits strong crisis management, emotional regulation, and resilience under pressure.
High level of initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to balance structure and flexibility in a dynamic residential environment.
Works effectively both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice.
Demonstrate flexibility to work across multiple program sites based on operational needs and travel between program locations as required.
Accompany clients into the community for appointments, activities, and other supportive engagements, and travel throughout the city as required, including the use of public transit when appropriate.
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’ experience working with individuals with mental health conditions in residential, supportive living, or skill development environments.
Demonstrated experience working with complex and concurrent disorders, including co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.
Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, trauma histories, and behavioural complexities.
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.
Current Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certification.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training (or willingness to obtain).
Ability to work flexible shifts as required.

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. However, there may be occasional exposure to secondhand smoke from designated smoking areas nearby.

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Responsibilities

Provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed support to residents with complex mental health, substance use, intellectual disability, and trauma-related needs, including coaching in daily living skills and helping clients pursue individualized goals. Manage crises and safety planning, maintain accurate client records, coordinate with clinical and community partners, and help maintain a safe and respectful residential environment.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology, or a recognized diploma or undergraduate degree in a human services field, is required; equivalent education or experience may be considered. Applicants need at least two years of relevant experience, current ASIST and First Aid/CPR certifications, strong crisis de-escalation skills, and a commitment to recovery-oriented, harm-reduction, and trauma-informed practice; Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training is required or must be obtained.

Skills

Crisis Intervention
Verbal De-escalation
Trauma-Informed Care
Recovery-Oriented Support
Harm Reduction
Service Planning
Case Documentation
Risk Assessment
Safety Planning
Client Advocacy
Life Skills Coaching
Conflict Resolution
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
First Aid and CPR
ASIST
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

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Keywords

Supportive Housing
Mental Health
Concurrent Disorders
Substance Use
Intellectual Disabilities
Trauma-Informed Practice
Recovery Model
Harm Reduction
Crisis Intervention
Verbal De-escalation
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
ASIST
First Aid
CPR
Naloxone
Service Plans
Safety Plans
Risk Assessment
Outcomes Star Assessments
Case Notes
Incident Reports
Life Skills Development
Psycho-Educational Programming
Community Integration
Conflict Resolution
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Privacy Legislation
Infection Prevention
Accreditation

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