Outreach 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

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 EAP, we offer our fulltime permanent team members some unique perks that really stand out:_
4 weeks of vacation
18 days accrued personal days plus 2 flexible days each year
Overtime paid in lieu
HOOPP Pension Plan
Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications

- $250 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals

Mileage reimbursement and car detailing for workrelated travel

- & so much more

Salary Range:
$55, $66,332.00

We are currently seeking a full-time permanent Outreach Worker to join our team

As part of the Outreach Team, the Outreach Worker provide services to the homeless population in Peel Region, in particular, identifying people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and engaging them in services that support their challenges with mental illness or mental health and substance use.

The Outreach program support individuals in accordance with the Housing First philosophy of immediate access to permanent housing with no readiness requirements, consumer choice and self-determination, recovery orientation, individualized and client driven supports, and social/community integration.

This is a full-time permanent position with rotational shifts of 12 hours each.

What you will do

Build client capacity, empowerment and create selfreliance
Develop and initiate relationships with prospective clients based on trust, respect, and honesty
Aid with securing/matching appropriate affordable housing for those who are homeless or at risk in the Region of Peel
Support the transition of persons into housing utilizing a Critical Time Intervention Approach to Housing-Based Street Outreach. Set short and longterm goals with persons involved and create and document support plans (including Coordinated Care Plans) to reach those goals. Make additional referrals as appropriate.
Complete initial intake assessments and discharge assessments at the appropriate date(s) and other documentation as required.
Conduct Case Conferencing with support system of persons involved in the program.
Maintain professional relationships with referral sources and other service providers.
Make minimum of one weekly community/home visit with unsheltered or housed participants to offer support, connect to resources, etc.
Advocate with participants as required (i.e. Landlord relations, EIA, Residential Tenancy Board)
As appropriate, work with Region of Peel Housing Stability Workers to support life skills teaching to help build Client capacity to maintain housing, especially focusing on tenancy skills and knowledge
Maintain appropriate recordkeeping/documentation and client files, statistical and outcome measurement tools as required by CMHA/Peel policies and procedures.
Provide input into ongoing policy, service enhancement, and program evaluation
Provide and consult with management team on weekly plans, schedules, and reports
Support the overall operation of the Street Outreach and Street Helpline responses.

What you need to join our team

Degree or diploma in Social Services/Social Work. BSW is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with the homeless in a community setting
Experience working in outreach setting is preferred
Case Management experience is preferred
Strong, demonstrated understanding of Outreach evidence informed practices
Demonstrated diversity and cultural competence; demonstrated understanding of the impact of oppression and social determinants of health
Demonstrated skills in performing assessments and on the spot risk assessments
Familiarity and knowledge of all programs offered by CMHA Peel, partnering agencies, and outside referral sources
Ability to work well in a fast paced; constantly shifting and changing healthcare landscape
Welldeveloped and demonstrate