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    Residential Support Worker - Toronto, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch

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    Residential Support Worker (RSW) – Safe Bed Program (Relief)The Role and Opportunity

    The Canadian Mental Health Association is looking for a Residential Support Worker (RSW) for the Safe Bed Program. The Safe Bed Program provides 24-hour on-site residential support and short-term case management services to individuals living with mental illness who have been involved with the criminal justice system.

    Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established and extensive community mental health organization in Canada. We identify and respond to Canada's most pressing mental health priorities. At the national level, we push for nationwide system and policy change. At the community level, millions of people in Canada rely on CMHA's extensive grassroots presence. Since 1918, CMHA has grown to provide mental health services and supports across Canada in over 330 communities. CMHA Toronto was, established in 1953. CMHA Toronto proudly provides services to over 10,000 clients per year, in 31 programs at 13 locations across the City of Toronto. Our services are delivered by a passionate and diverse team. Join us in providing high quality mental health and addictions services, advocating for a better mental health system, and providing education and mental health supports to clients across Toronto.

    Hourly Rate: $29.74

    Work Location: 940 Wilson Avenue, North York

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Reporting to the Program Manager, the RSW work closely with the team to supporting clients. The RSW will be required to provide on-site direct service provision and support clients based on their goals. They will conduct intake assessments will orient clients to the programs and services as well crisis interventions as needed. The purpose of the RSW will be to perform residential duties and maintain a safe, clean and secure environment. The RSW will also respond to the telephone registry inquiries regarding crisis bed availability.

    The RSW will also be required to maintain trusting, respectful and collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues; service providers and other community supports.

    SKILLS YOU BRING

    CMHA Toronto's ideal candidate will have a minimum college diploma in in Social Work/Social Sciences, Diploma/Certificate in Recreation Therapy, Diploma/Certificate in Life Skills; combination of educational and related work/life experience. The candidate will bring a minimum of two (2) years of experience a working with adults with complex ­­­­mental health and addictions issues; community, homelessness and residential experience considered an asset. The candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of Concurrent Disorders and the Criminal Justice System as it relates to mental health and skills in Mental Health Assessment and Crisis Intervention.

    The candidate will also have strong written and oral communication skills and understanding of recovery principles as they relate to individuals with mental illness. The candidate will bring experience working with diverse communities and the ability to demonstrate a non-homophobic, anti-oppression and anti-racism approach.

    WHY CHOOSE CMHA TORONTO?

    If you care about mental illness and mental health and you have the right skills, then CMHA Toronto may be the place for you. We have a positive and fair workplace culture, where staff are provided with opportunities for learning and advancement. We are also big believers in wellness and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

    • Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a predictable, secure monthly income upon retirement
    • Work-life balance and flexibility – to ensure you have time for the things that matter to you
    • Work with like-minded, passionate individuals and make an impact on mental health service delivery
    • Build genuine and authentic connections, with colleagues and clients, with the goal of making a difference

    CMHA Toronto is committed to promoting a workplace culture of inclusion, openness, mutual respect, and a 'no blame and accountable' environment. Our staff report that they value the flexibility in work schedules and the work-life balance CMHA Toronto encourages. They appreciate the training and development opportunities provided to staff and the encouragement for continuous learning. Staff often comment on the sense of family and personal support that exists throughout the organization.

    CMHA Toronto is committed to an equitable, diverse, inclusive, anti-racist and anti-oppressive workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work and is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we encourage equity-seeking candidates to apply, especially those who identify as black, Indigenous, people and women of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ or women. We recognize and honour the intersectionality of equity-based identities. Personal experience with mental health issues, either through self or a loved one, is an asset. If you are contacted by our offices regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview should you require any accommodation.

    To be eligible for this role candidates will be required to adhere to our COVID-19 policy and provide proof of vaccination.

    CMHA Toronto thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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