Housing Outreach Worker - North York, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch

Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch

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North York, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Housing Outreach Worker -
Housing Services
(Full Time - 12 Month Contract)

The Role and Opportunity:

The Canadian Mental Health Association is looking for a
Housing Outreach Worker to join our Housing Services Program.

This position will be part of a team of Housing Outreach Workers and Residential Workers providing community-based housing services to individuals who suffer from severe mental illness and are living independently in the community.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment of housing and support needs of people referred to CMHA/Toronto Housing Services
Assistance and liaison with other services needed to secure housing
Linkage to support services as needed
Periodic unit inspection to ensure health and safety conditions are being kept
Acting as an agent on behalf of the landlord.
Responding to crisis calls placed by building staff
Maintaining ongoing partnerships with various property management organizations
Keeping accurate, up to date information on their case load available on a database

SKILLS YOU BRING

Post Secondary Degree/Diploma in Social Services or an equivalent
Experience providing community based direct service to adults with mental illness
Knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act and supportive housing
Knowledge of the criminal justice system, concurrent disorders and issues affecting the homeless
Knowledge of the Ontario Support Disability Program and Ontario Works
Familiarity with homeless outreach initiatives and the shelter system
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently
Strong organizational skills
Ability to foster and maintain relationships with the corporate sector and community agencies
Ability to communicate in a second language is an asset
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Experience working with diverse communities

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Required to have a valid Ontario Driver's License, access to a vehicle and insurance coverage.

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 worklife balance.

Our benefits include:

Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a predictable, secure monthly income upon retirement
Worklife balance and flexibility to ensure you have time for the things that matter to you
Annual Professional Development Funding for career learning and advancement
Work with likeminded, 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

Salary:
$49,586 - $61,500

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.

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