Family Worker - Orangeville, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch

Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch

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Orangeville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose
Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel Dufferin Branch means you'll be part of something meaningful.

For starters, we're honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better.

Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we're committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health.

That's why we've made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve - and the people we help.

What We Offer

As a community-based agency, we're dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone - including our team members.

That's why we're proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life.

You'll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals - from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like health, dental, EAP and life insurance, we offer our permanent team members some unique perks that really stand out:_
4 weeks accrued vacation
18 days accrued personal days
Overtime paid in lieu
HOOPP (Pension Plan)
Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications

- $250 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals

Mileage reimbursement and car detailing for workrelated travel

Salary range is $62, $70,233.89 annually

Reporting to a Multi-Disciplinary Team Manager, the
Family Worker will provide individual, family and group support using lived experience strategies to encourage learning and growth.

This position will use a stepped care approach** to provide consultation and support to the team, increasing knowledge and strategies of family systems.

- **Stepped Care approach is a system of delivering and monitoring mental health and addictions treatment so that the most effective, yet least resource-intensive treatment, is delivered first, only "stepping up" to intensive/ specialist services as required and depending on the level of client distress or need._

This position is based out of our 1 Elizabeth Street office in Orangeville, working 37.5 hours a week. CMHA Peel Dufferin has adapted to a hybrid working model including a mix of on-site and remote work. Staff are required to have onsite presence 2-3 times, or more if needed, to meet client and/or program needs.

What you will do

Provide individual and group supports for families
Complete a family assessment to identify areas of need and develop care plans
Refer and link families to community resources and groups that support their goals
Participate in regular staff meetings and care planning to provide family systems expertise for client care
Contact primary care at regular intervals to report clients' care plan and discharge summary
Work collaboratively with other Family Workers to support organizational needs (e.g., volumes across all regions)
Increase awareness of resources and provide education about mental health and addictions to families to address their concerns
Stay current on relevant legislation and best practices, current research, policies, and procedures
Participate in direct, regular, formal supervision and work to have client representation in program operations and input into related policies

What you need to join our team

Personal family experience with mental health and/ or addiction, as well as a willingness to share experience
Postsecondary degree or diploma in relevant discipline (e.g., BSW, MSW, OT, RN)
Must be registered in the province of Ontario as a member in good standing with an appropriate regulatory college (e.g., Registered Social Worker, Registered Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse, Registered Psychotherapist)
Minimum 2 years of experience in the mental health and addictions sectors with a focus on assessment, brief interventions and short term supports
Expertise in community mental health and/or community based human services
Demonstrate selfmotivation to function as part of an interprofessional multidisciplinary team
Consistently demonstrate sensitivity and compassion to client and caregiver concerns
Demonstrate conflict resolution skills
Required immunization(s) and/or administered vaccine(s) as per CMHA Peel Dufferin's Immunization Program Policy
Current CPR/First Aid certification
Valid driver's license, automobile in good repair and insurance coverage as required by agency policy
Satisfactory police records search and vulnerable sector screening

At the Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness.

In your role, you'll