Mental Health and Addiction Case Manager-west Team - Toronto, Canada - Fred Victor

Fred Victor

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Job Title:

Mental Health and Addictions Case Manager - West Team

Position Type:

Bargaining Unit, Full Time, 6 Month Contract

Number of Positions:

1

Rate:

$26.52 per hour

Vacation:

7% Vacation Pay

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Supervisor:

Senior Manager, Mental Health and Addictions Program-West Team

Posting Date:

July 4, 2023

Application Deadline:

July 12, 2023 at 5:00pm

Location:

800 Bay Street, other Fred Victor locations, and throughout Toronto

Why Fred Victor?

For over 125 years, Fred Victor has been a leader in providing place and purpose to people in need in Toronto.

Our mission is to improve the health, income and housing stability of people experiencing poverty and homelessness. We are committed to ending chronic homelessness.

The Program

The Mental Health and Addictions Case Management Program assists people who are having significant difficulties in day-to-day living as a result of severe and persistent mental health issues, mental health and substance use challenges or other complex challenges.

Clients may also experience challenges that include:
poverty, homelessness, legal issues, trauma, violence, language barriers, settlement issues, medical issues etc. This program uses and Intensive Case Management, Recovery and Strengths based model of service delivery.

Does this sound like work you want to be a part of?

We offer a supportive environment, an opportunity to join a diverse team of caring professionals and a chance to make a difference.

With over 60 programs and services and more than 21 sites, there are lots of opportunities to grow your career with us.

Many members of the management team started in relief and front-line roles.

What You Will Do

Provide intake, assessment and case management services, utilizing a clientcentred, strengthsbased, harm reduction approach to clients experiencing mental health and addiction issues
Coach or assist a client in the development/maintenance of abilities relating to activities of daily living, selfcare, crisis management strategies, symptom management, maintaining a support network, and skills teaching such as budgeting, grocery shopping and other life skills.
Assess the client's support needs weekly based on indicators of stability (i.e., daily living skills, housing stabilization, finances, connection to primary healthcare, social networks, vocational and educational goals, environmental resources, etc.)
Draft clear coordinated care plans (CCPs) for each client that advance the client's immediate needs and midterm goals. Reassess and adjust those plans periodically throughout the service.
Develop and maintain suitable community partnerships using community mapping tools as available resources for the client.
Utilize Ontario Common Needs Assessments (OCAN) every six months to assess, reassess and follow up on client needs. Work to remove barriers to client inclusion and participation. Ensure partner service providers' contribution to those assessments.
Support clients in transition to greater independent living and community participation through skill development.
Discuss on ongoing basis with client how crises will be managed and help to create a safety/crisis plan. Use of conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills as needed.
Use of supportive counseling techniques to assist clients to gain selfconfidence and progress in their goals.
Support client in determining how their significant others are involved in their care and work with clients and their families to acquire and maintain needed services, resources and supports.
Develop a transition plan with the client and their supporters and facilitate a clear understanding of the reasons for discharge from the service and readmission process.
Clients will be made aware of their right to privacy, how their personal health information is being kept secure, and how and under what circumstances the agency will collect, use or disclose their personal health information.
Clients will be made aware of the agency's complaint process and how to access it.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key supports and resources and connect the clients to those resources.
Maintain program and agency documentation as per Fred Victor policies including OCAN, CCP and case notes.
Maintain confidentiality as per "Personal Health Information Protection Act" and Fred Victor policy.
Work with the direct Manager to utilize clinical supervision appropriately.
Actively participate in staff meetings.
Participate in agency and other meetings and initiatives as required.
Promote the values, vision and mission of Fred Victor.
Travel is required throughout Toronto and occasionally in the GTA.