Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre (BQWCHC)
Full-Time Permanent 1.0 FTE
$55,146.00-$67,012.40 – based on 35 hours/week
Job Summary:
The Thrive Case Manager provides supportive counselling, time-limited case management and advocacy for/with
pregnant and/or mothering women and their children (ages 0-6), who report past or present substance use. The Thrive
Case Manager also participates in the development and implementation of education, health promotion and skills-based
learning and uses a solution-focused, strengths-based and harm reduction approach to support clients. Independently,
and in collaboration with community providers, the Thrive Case Manager helps to address clients’ health needs including
substance use issues, psycho-social and practical needs. The position provides, identifies and links support services to
these women individually and within the context of their family units. The Thrive Case Manager participates and
collaborates in service capacity-building for the target population across Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.
Why work here:
Monday-Friday
Employer Paid Benefits
HOOPP Pension
Collaborative Team Culture
Values Driven Decision Making
Trauma-Informed Approach
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Provide supportive counseling, individual support and time-limited case management in the areas of parenting,
pregnancy, child development, family health and the personal management of health issues such as addiction
Assess psychosocial needs of clients and lead in the development of individual care plans and the coordination
of services
Counsel and support in high-risk situations, including development of Safety Plan to mitigate crisis situations
Conduct ongoing assessments of client care plans
Help clients find, access and apply for community services/resources
Connect with clients by telephone, in-person at the BQWCHC locations, in the community and through home
visits as needed to provide support for clients
Maintain current knowledge of resources available in the community; foster ongoing partnerships with
community resources and establish new community partnerships, including clinical care teams including
obstetricians, maternal child hospital units and care teams involved in harm reduction for substance use
disorder; justice system including police, lawyers and courts; child welfare agencies including Children’s’ Aid;
daycares and other services and programs
Participate in the development, promotion, facilitation and evaluation of educational and health promotion
programs and services for women who use substances and are pregnant or parenting, and their children, etc...
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or appropriate combination of education and experience
Client advocacy and navigational skills in a community setting is a definite asset
Experience working with individuals who face barriers to care – including those with substance use, mental health
issues, complex social situations, and marginalization
Knowledge of the child welfare system; local health, social service and justice systems an asset
A valid driver’s license, reliable insured vehicle and willingness to travel within the Quinte area is required
To apply for this opportunity please forward your resume and cover letter electronically to [email protected].
Within the subject line of your email, please indicate the position title for which you are applying.
POSTED UNTIL: July 27, 2026, at 4:30pm.
BQWCHC encourages applications from diverse communities including person with disabilities, the 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous, and racialized
communities. If you have a disability and require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please call 613-965-0698 x 157 or email
[email protected]. For more information, please visit our website at www.bqwchc.com. We sincerely thank all applicants however, only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.
