Case Manager - Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa Salus

Ottawa Salus
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Job Title:
Case Manager, Forensic Supportive Housing Program (FSHP)


Number of position(s):One (1)


Job Type:
(1) 12-Month Temporary Full Time Unionized position (35 Hours/Week: Monday to Friday)


Language:

English Required


Date of Posting:
November 22, 2023


Date of Closing:
December6, 2023


Start date:
As soon as possible


Reports to:
Program Manager


The Forensic Supportive Housing Program (FSHP) is structured to provide permanent supportive housing placements with enhanced service intensity and specialized supports to address the needs of forensic clients.

The Case Manager provides community-based support to individuals suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. Client needs are assessed, a service plan is developed and the client is referred to appropriate community resources. The service is flexible, portable, individualized and client-centered.

The Case Manager provides assistance in the following life domains:
basic needs, daily living, physical and mental health, housing, financial, social, spiritual, legal, educational and vocational.


Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in Social or Health services, related field or equivalent
  • At least three years of experience working with adults who have a psychiatric disability
  • Suicide Prevention Training
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Knowledge of the following:
  • Community mental health resources in Ottawa
  • Acute symptoms and residual effects of major mental illness
  • Housing, financial, mental health, physical health and other community resources and the referral procedures
  • Interpersonal, family, and organizational relationship dynamics
  • Principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and case management
  • Concurrent disorders and related best practices
  • Knowledge of the challenges surrounding homelessness and forensic mental health

Suitability Profile:


  • Establishes rapport with a wide variety of people
  • Supports the notion of independence through the least amount of professional intervention and orient to the notion of closure
  • Utilizes a clientcentred approach to case management
  • Advocates for individual needs and program changes
  • Assesses and prioritizes needs
  • Supports the development of an Early Intervention Plan
  • Coordinates service delivery
  • Identifies service delivery gaps
  • Works both collaboratively and independently
  • Engages difficult clients in creative and innovative ways

Pre Hiring Requirements:


  • Academic Certificates
  • Criminal reference check (Vulnerable Sector Check)
  • Eligibility to work in Canada
  • Valid drivers' license and use of own vehicle with appropriate insurance is required.

Language Requirement:


  • English is required.
  • Knowledge of French, ASL/LSQ and other languages is an asset.

Salary:

The salary for the position is $ $37.27 per hour as per the collective agreement.


Why Work at Ottawa Salus?


Salus has a proven record of successfully supporting clients with serious and persistent mental health and addictions illness to live their best possible life.

Regardless of their role in the organization, our staff are passionate about their work and supporting clients on their journey to recovery.

They know they have an impact on their client's lives and consistently report that working here is a fulfilling experience.

If you are someone that wants to make the world a better place and bring hope to others, you will love working here.


All that, plus we offer:

  • Generous Health benefits and pension plan
  • Compressed work week
  • Flexible work start and end times
  • Paid Vacation days
  • A friendly team who create a great work environment

Application Instructions:

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:

$32.62-$37.27 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
- (Optional) Are you a member of a BIPOC group (Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color) ?
- (Optional) What is your Gender? (Female, Male, Other/ Non-binary)
- (Optional) Are you a Newcomer to Canada?


Education:


  • Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

Clinical Case Management: 1 year (preferred)
- supporting individuals struggling with mental health: 3 years (preferred)


Language:


  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
In person
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