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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE WORKER

STARTING RATE – $27.25 – 28.97/HOUR (NEGOTIABLE, BASED ON EXPERIENCE)

FULL-TIME 70 HRS BI-WEEKLY

START DATE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 13, 2023

Who we are!

Canadian Mental Health Association – Thunder Bay Branch is a nonprofit service provider working to ensure mental health services are available for all. CMHA Thunder Bay is committed to providing quality services for all of Northwestern Ontario residents where all staff strive to protect and promote mental health for all through healthy lifestyle and exemplary recovery focused approach improving upon each individual’s well-being.

What is the job?

The Mental Health Service Worker will work within a team that serves to provide comprehensive case management services within a recovery and strength based model of care to referred individuals many of whom have on-going, serious and complex mental and physical health and addiction issues The Mental Health Service Worker will work closely with , community agencies, landlords and housing providers facilitating referrals and advocating for community support, with the main priority and purpose being to assist the individual obtain and maintain housing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Mental Health Service Worker shall assume responsibility and be evaluated for:

Ability to work with client’s needs within a recovery framework
Ability to work flexible schedule in order to accommodate the needs of the clients
Ability to offer therapeutic life skills and recreational support to clients
Implement client-centered supports using a harm reduction approach
Demonstrated tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple needs, issues and problematic behavioural characteristic
Apply long term strategies that support client recovery
Use non-violent crisis intervention strategies that may impact client’s housing stability
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with required community resources
Identify market rent units in the location of choice of the client and negotiate provision of supplements with community landlords
Maintain relationships with local landlords and facilitate problem solving strategies that will help keep clients housed
Sound knowledge of the range of primary and community health, mental health and addictions and related social services and how to access them
Knowledge of the housing continuum, including supported housing systems and program models for special needs populations
Ability to maintain an empathetic “clear-eyed detachment” for the dilemma of individuals in severe need, have a tolerance for frustration and delayed gratification, and be able to juggle creatively and successfully around a variety of barriers that keep individuals from successful personal and community living
Routinely assessing client’s health for potential problems, and developing and implementing a plan with the client to address any health related concerns.
Identifying and coordinating referrals to community resources based on the clients goal(s).
Ensuring accurate records, receipts, mileage statements, and expense claims are maintained with appropriate forms
Ensuring collection of statistics, reports, incident reports, on-call reports, weekly time sheets, and performance appraisals are submitted to the Program Supervisor/Director.
Adhering to and promoting CMHA’s Code of Ethics Policy & complying with CMHA’s Health and Safety Policies.
Completes other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications and Characteristics:

Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences, (combination of academic, professional and personal experience will be considered
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in bio-psychosocial assessment
Knowledge of the health, mental health, addictions, and social services
Functional computer skills
Ability to speak French is considered an asset
Demonstrated ability to work with complex populations
Ability to work in unstructured environments
Evidence of solid relationships with community partners
ASIST and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention an asset
File updating and maintenance
Problem solving, organizational, listening, and verbal skills
Ability to work independently in the community
Knowledge and understanding of harm reduction and recovery approaches to service delivery
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) Clearance.
Ability to travel and must have use of personal vehicle, Valid Driver’s license and two million dollar liability
Able to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19
Legally eligible to work in Canada

Deadline for Submission is: October 13, 2023

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume & three workplace supervisory references to: [email protected]

CMHA Thunder Bay is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is fully accessible and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including those with a lived experience, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.

Position must be worked on-site.

Please make us aware of any known accommodation needs, if necessary.

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Full Covid-19 Vaccination Verification required subject to any contraindications that are medically supported.

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (12 MONTH CONTRACT)