Cmhc, High Support Counsellor - Brampton, Canada - Services and Housing In the Province

Services and Housing In the Province

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Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Services and Housing In the Province (
SHIP) is a Provincial leader in the broader public sector that builds strategic partnerships and programs that support the fundamental rights for Housing and Health Services throughout the Peel Region, Dufferin County, Region of Waterloo and surrounding areas.

Our commitment to increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness is at the forefront of every employee we hire.

We value compassion, hope, inclusiveness, respect, and professionalism.

Our organization has supported the region for over 35 years and employs over 300 passionately engaged employees ranging from office administration, nurses, and service health specialists to housing specialists all dedicated to the community, clients, and families.

Reporting to the program manager, the Community Mental Health Counsellor will be responsible for supporting individuals experiencing complex and co-occurring mental health challenges who live in independent apartment units and require a high level of service on a daily basis.

Their main goal is to promote independence, support life skills development, community integration, mental health recovery, and overall wellness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist clients in developing and maintaining life and social skills necessary to obtain independency in the community
Administer standardized assessments and screening tools (i.e. OCAN, Columbia SSS)
Provide individualized goal assessments and follow through with supportive counselling
Identify risk factors to decrease harm by establishing and implementing recovery and crisis plans
Support and provide behavioral interventions
Assist in developing empowerment skills to combat stigma through selfadvocacy
Work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to carry out mental health recovery and support
Understand and be able to integrate a philosophy of clientcentred care into daily responsibilities
Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality care and service delivery based on SHIP's Mission and Values
Ensure appropriate records are kept and make sure that statistical information is maintained as per agency standards
Adherence to agency Health & Safety Program and the Client Safety Framework in the promotion of client safety
Follow organizational Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures, and safe use of Personal Protective Equipment at all times
Perform additional duties as required/delegated by Management

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Social Services work or equivalent
3+ years' experience supporting individuals with mental health challenges or equivalent
Individual and group counselling skills
Community mental health case management and housing support experience an asset
Excellent assessment, risk management, and crisis intervention skills
Experience with forensic and housing systems
Knowledge of psychiatric symptomology and medication
Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
A vehicle, valid driver's license, and adequate insurance coverage
Valid Certification in First Aid & CPR
Training in ASIST and CPI

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Hours are generally Monday-Sunday rotating between 8:30am4:30pm and 8:00am8:30pm shifts. Requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends to meet client service needs.
Able to sit for prolonged periods of time
Able to answer and communicate telephone calls and general computer use
Able to lift up to 20lbs (product, documents, etc.)
Vehicle travel to sites, meetings, appointments

Ship Values

Compassion, Hope, Inclusive, Respect, Professional

COVID-19 Considerations

As part of SHIP's commitment to health and safety, it is a condition of employment that you be fully vaccinated (2 doses, including 14 days since your second dose) against COVID19 or have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Application Instructions

Why Work For Us?

Our Vision
Quality Housing, Quality Services, Quality Lives

Our Mission
To increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness

Our Culture
Leader and innovative partner in the community. Our programs welcome employees into our caring, compassionate, and innovative culture. We listen, we know what it means, and why it matters.

Our Commitment
People are at the forefront of our success.

Below are just a few ways our full time permanent staff have personal and professional success: