Case Worker, Community Outreach Temporary Full-time

The Case Worker provides client-centered service that enables clients and their caregivers to achieve their highest level of functioning and independence consistent with their values, priorities, capabilities and preferences for care.  Also, by mobilizing and integrating formal and informal support networks the Case Worker will deliver services to clients that will also ensure the fiscally responsible use of appropriate resources to achieve the desired outcomes for clients.

Community Outreach Partnership (COP) provides supports for individuals with poverty, mental health and/or addictions issues who are at risk of further interaction with police.  This position is integrated within the community policing agencies.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a two-year diploma, in a relevant, health-related discipline of study; University degree preferred.

• Two years’ experience working in Mental Health and Addiction.

• Certificate in Addictions will be considered an asset

• Current First Aid and CPR Certification required.

• Course/workshop in concurrent disorders or equivalent (SMART Recovery Facilitator Training) preferred.

• Certified Psychosocial Recovery Practitioner (CPRRP) designation preferred.

• Workshop in Motivational Interviewing preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and also as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• A high level of independent decision making skills.

• Requires analytical skills to gather and disseminate data from different sources.

• Ability to adapt to changing environments and manage time effectively; Willingness to be flexible and facilitate change.

• An understanding of the Recovery Philosophy and application of same in client goal planning and direct service.

• Average to above-average computer and keyboarding skills.

• A valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, access to a vehicle, and vehicle insurance with a minimum of $2,000,000 liability.

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector police records check required.

• Demonstrated crisis intervention skills/experience and ability to respond to crisis situations as they arise.

• Ability to work within Mental Health Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care guidelines, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Practitioner’s Code of Ethics, Best Practices, LLGAMH program standards.