Crisis Response Network Coordinator- Social Services - Barrie, Canada - Catulpa Community Support Services

Catulpa Community Support Services

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Barrie, Canada

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Description

Catulpa Community Support Services Inc.

Job Posting Competition:
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Full-Time, 35 hours/week, 1 year Contract with possibility of extension

POSITION:
Crisis Response Network Coordinator - Social Services

LOCATION:
Barrie with travel throughout Simcoe County-Hybrid Work Model

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To coordinate and monitor crisis response services within Simcoe County for individuals with a developmental disability with mental health needs and/or challenging behaviours, and/or involved or at risk of involvement with the criminal justice system, who are experiencing a psycho-social or situation crisis.

STATEMENT OF MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Delivery
- to provide timely and appropriate crisis response to individuals and their families and/or caregivers who are requiring crisis support.

To develop a personcentered, individualized approach to service.
To complete assessment of situation and risk, identify service and safety needs, develop intervention and support plans and complete appropriate referrals to facilitate crisis resolution.
To support eligibility for services as required.

Service Coordination

To build, maintain and enhance formal interagency collaborative service agreements with all community service partners.
To ensure continued collaboration and shared responsibility for support/involvement by developmental services and mental health agencies.
To work with Central East Network of Specialized Care (Community Living Huronia) Regional Coordinator, other Quadrant Coordinators and Network partners to develop and implement quality assurance tools, client and service data collection and tracking that will evaluate and monitor the use of services being provided by the Crisis Response Network.
To represent the Quadrant Crisis Response Network at Simcoe Resource Management Committee, Mobile Resource Team, and Regional Crisis Committees.
To receive ongoing clinical consultation from the Central East Network of Specialized Care (Community Living Huronia) Regional Coordinator.

Organization

To record and report client information as necessary for effective service delivery and case management and prepare progress notes.
To collect and report service delivery data as required. Computer/keyboarding skills are required.
To adhere to all agency standards, policies, and procedures
To regularly attend and participate in supervision and engage in annual performance appraisals.
To participate in staff training as recommended by the manager and demonstrate initiative in learning and developing new techniques of service delivery.
Must be aware of and adhere to Health & Safety Policy Rules & Regulations.

To carry out other such duties as may be assigned by the manager that are consistent with the incumbent's position

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Postsecondary Degree at a University Level in one of the Social or Behavioural Disciplines with directly related experience (3 to 5 years) working with persons with developmental delays and mental health issues or an acceptable equivalent of training and experience.

Knowledge and Skill Level

Ability to demonstrate sound clinical judgement with respect to complex client situations.
Excellent communication and negotiating skills
Knowledge of community resources for individuals with special needs, proven ability to work effectively on committees, seek out and develop partnership opportunities and formalize service agreements, and relevant legislation
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to selfmanage time and multiple tasks
A working understanding of French Language is beneficial.

Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
This position is a Non-Bargaining Unit position
Our current policy is that all new employees are vaccinated against Covid 19

Hourly Rate Range $28.61 to $32.32 per hour.

Date of Posting:
August 30, 2023

We are an equal opportunities employer._
Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be made available upon request._
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted._