Family Support Worker - Brampton, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch

Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch

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Brampton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

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 Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits, we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out:_
2 weeks accrued vacation + 1 flexible day each year
Up to 18 sick days accrued per year
HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment
Ongoing professional development plus $250 (prorated) annual funding for continuing education and certifications

- $250 (pro-rated) annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals

Mileage reimbursement for workrelated travel

We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team

The Family Support Worker will report to the Program Manager, ACTT/EPI and 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.

Status:
Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week, evening hours and weekend may be required

Location:
This position is based at our 60 West Drive office in Brampton.

Although we operate within a hybrid workplace model, staff are required to have on-site and/or community presence as per program and client needs.

OR Due to the nature of this program, this role is on-site and/or community based.

What you will do

Provide
individual and group supports for families
Complete a family assessment to
identify areas of need and develop care plans:
Increase awareness of resources and provide education about mental health and addictions to families to address their concerns
Support families in building healthy relationships, enhancing personal connections, implementing selfcare strategies, and becoming strong advocates

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Facilitate groups as part of CMHA PD's multidisciplinary team, including the creation of new groups and act as a back-up facilitator

Manage a caseload including regular reassessments, updating risk levels and caseload reviews

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Refer and link families to community resources and groups that support their goals
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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):

Update all appropriate documentation within 24 hours of client contact, as required by CMHA PD policy and procedure.
Participate in the
Family Community of Practice and other agency and community committees and workgroups as requested by manager.

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 crisis intervention skills for both telephone and inperson situations
Utilize trauma informed best practices
Empathize and connect with those experiencing the mental health and addictions system
Conduct assessments and coordinate services that are recoveryoriented, based on need
Demonstrate excellent decision making, problem recognition and problemsolving skills
Demonstrate strong computer lit