Case Manager - North Bay, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association- North Bay and District

Canadian Mental Health Association- North Bay and District

Verified Company

North Bay, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB POSTING

Competition Number

Union/Non-Union:

OPSEU

Position:
Case Manager

Status:
Permanent Full Time

Program:
Support Programs

Initially assigned to: 147 McIntyre Street Office (Low Intensity)

Purpose:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Case Manager will provide hands on assistance to clients in obtaining and maintaining housing stability, assisting clients in skills development, symptom management and providing emotional support to clients.

As well the Case Manager will provide advocacy and make appropriate referrals to community agencies.

Education and training:

Proof of successful completion of a postsecondary education in Social Services or Nursing and proof of registration with the Ontario College of Nurses (if applicable).

Requirements:

A negative Police Vulnerable Sector Check
A valid Class G driver's license and proof of insurance
Daily access to a reliable vehicle
Current CPR certificate level C or willingness to obtain
Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training or willingness to obtain
Current Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) or willingness to obtain
Able to lift at a minimum 20 lbs. from squatting to standing position
Bilingualism (English/French) is required

Experience:

Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience working with vulnerable populations, specifically adults living with a serious and persistent mental illness and/or acquired brain injury (ABI) and/or Addictions and/or complex healthcare needs providing assessments and rehabilitation services
Experience working in a community setting and working knowledge of community resources

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Basic working knowledge of computer software
Ability to work cooperatively and independently with mínimal supervision and as part of a team
Effective problem solving and decisionmaking skills
Proficiency in managing challenging behaviours
Excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality as per PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act)
Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Residential Tenancy Act and the Health Care Consent Act
Knowledge/experience using the principles and practices of psychosocial rehabilitation

Personal Suitability:

Commitment to continuous learning
Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance
Demonstrated commitment to client and familycentered care
Willing to work flexible hours; days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Shift:
Days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Salary:
$ $28.75 /hour

$42,933
- ..$52,325 (*based on full-time hours)
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CMHA-NBD promotes the principles of and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We strongly encourage applicants with lived experiences, from Indigenous communities, people of all races, colors, ethnic origins, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations to apply. We recognize that equitable access to employment is an agent in social change._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$23.59-$28.75 per hour

Benefits: