Mental Health and Addictions Coordinator - Kitchener, Canada - Thresholds Homes and Supports

Thresholds Homes and Supports

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Kitchener, Canada

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Mental Health and Addictions Coordinator

Concurrent Supportive Housing

(12 Month Contract February February 2024)

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Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc.

is a community-based agency that promotes recovery and improved quality of life for people who are experiencing mental health and addiction issues by providing affordable housing and individualized, flexible support services through our wide-ranging programs offered throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County.

Our staff are committed and passionate about what they do, and take pride in the difference they make in our community.

Our values include
PERSON-FOCUSED, HOPE, RECOVERY, SELF-DETERMINATION, QUALITY OF LIFE, INTEGRITY and COLLABORATION. We also take time to recognize each other and have fun

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

As the Mental Health and Addictions Coordinator (MHAC), your primary responsibility will include providing support coordination, individualized planning, supportive counselling, crisis support and overall assistance to reach recovery goals of individuals who experience mental health and substance use issues.

You will be working as part of a team, and in collaboration with community partners.

HOURS OF WORK
The MHAC will work thirty-five (35) hours per week, with the hours being flexible to the needs of clients. MHAC will participate, on a rotating basis, in the agency's on-call system.

SALARY RANGE:
$ $33.24 per hour

BENEFITS:

Sick time

6% pay in lieu of benefits after 3 months

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Postsecondary degree in human services / human sciences or related field.
Minimum three (3) years' experience within the community mental health field working with adults recovering from serious mental illness, addiction or supportive housing.
Supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability of being a highly effective communicator with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Experience in supporting individuals experiencing acute crisis and where possible taking action that is consistent with the client's crisis plan of action
Prioritizing and organizing work is second nature and able to make recommendations
Sound knowledge of community resources and the ability to liaise with community agencies, generic services, mental health professionals, specialized health care, recreation and leisure opportunities and vocational programs
Ability to advocate and liaise with housing providers, landlords, boarding homes, shelter operations and operators of other housing facilities
Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, electronic record keeping and data collection systems as well as OCAN and CRMS
Strong assessment skills and demonstrated ability to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions independently
Certification in First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and suicide risk assessment preferred
Must have a valid Ontario driver's license, relevant insurance and use of a reliable vehicle
Able to successfully complete and provide a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check

At Thresholds Homes and Supports, we believe that a stable, permanent home is the first step towards mental wellness. We work with people who are experiencing mental health and addictions issues. We offer a range of supports, including ACTT, FACT, Supportive and Affordable Housing (group homes, congregate settings and community housing), Crisis Respite, Case Management, and more. We assist individuals across the Waterloo-Wellington region.
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