Case Manager, Full Time Permanent - Midland, Canada - Wendat Community Programs

Wendat Community Programs

Verified Company

Midland, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Job Title:
Case Manager

Supervised by:
Program Supervisor, Case Management

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Qualifications:_

Education in a related field (SW, SSW, RPN, RP etc.)

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MUST be currently registered with a professional College.

35 years of experience in adult mental health services.
Good understanding and ability to use concepts, principles and specific techniques of the psychiatric rehabilitation model, motivational interviewing, goals based, client centered care.
Understanding of psychiatric diagnostic categories and related symptoms.
Thorough knowledge of mental health system and the Mental Health Act.
Some knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act and housing for special populations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills.
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID1
Proficiency in both official languages as asset.
Valid driver's license and reliable car. Clean driving record.

Hours of Work:

This department operates from 9 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday and 9 am to 5 pm on weekends and holidays.

The normal work week is 40 hours and will be worked on rotating schedules during these times.

Flexibility in these hours is required and expected to allow for vacation and sick leave coverage, staff training, public relations, client/agency emergencies, special agency functions and other responsibilities.

Agency Responsibilities:

Ensures at all times the confidentiality of client and agency information.
Conducts all matters in a professional manner with respect to the individual dignity and right to selfdetermination of all clients.
Establishes relationships within and outside of the agency in a professional manner so as to enhance the reputation of the organization and facilitate the rehabilitation and community acceptance of persons with mental illness.
Conducts all matters in a punctual and responsible manner.
Works cooperatively with other staff for the good of the agency and the rehabilitation of our clients.
Exhibits trustworthy behaviour in matters related to agency/client finances and property.
Maintains accurate and uptodate records, reports and statistics as required by the agency.
Participates in staff meetings, agency committees and external committees as appropriate.

Specific Responsibilities:

Direct Service:

Work with 1215 high need clients which may include case coordination, liaison with other professionals and family members, life skills support, monitoring, advocacy, and/or developing a rehabilitation plan that consists of, but is not limited to, an overall rehabilitation goal, individual functional assessment, direct skill teaching/programming, plus discharge plan and followup.
Primary focus of interventions is stable housing and behaviour change to increase independence
Resolving immediate presenting problems (no family physician, lost medication, eviction notice, finding local resources, help completing forms, etc).
Supportive counselling, and instrumental assistance and crisis intervention for clients of the Support for Independent Living Program, provided primarily in the client's home.
Provide backup support and relief coverage to team members including the brief service worker
Provide group recreational opportunities for the program clients.
Work collaboratively with various partners such as Shelter Now, The Guest House, other Housing Providers
Community development and systems advocacy related to increasing services to adults with mental illness and increasing community acceptance of the target group.

Administrative:

Provides input into program planning and achievement of agency program/client objectives and performance measures.
Regularly participates in agency meetings including program team meetings.
Records client and program statistics, and completes monthly program reports in a timely manner.

Completes and records mandatory assessments (eg:
falls, OCAN, etc) as required.

Provides reception coverage by answering phones and attending to walkin traffic as needed.
Maintains detailed individual client files.
Other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or Executive Director.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$46,396.00-$51,551.00 per year

Benefits: