Case Manager, Housing Services - Kingston, Canada - Addiction & Mental Health Services - KFLA

Addiction & Mental Health Services - KFLA

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Kingston, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_We are seeking Case Manager who are enthusiastic and passionate about opportunities to work with individuals in the community.

Our Case Manager are key members of many frontline teams, including Comprehensive Integrated (CI) Housing and Transitional Rehabilitation Housing Program (TRHP).

This role contributes to the support of our clients in providing invaluable services to individuals with addiction and/or mental health concerns within the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFLA) communities.

In addition to the fulfilling sense of giving back to the community, AMHS-KFLA also offers a competitive benefit package to permanent fulltime staff which includes the following:_

- _Extended Healthcare and Dental Benefits_
- _Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, with optional added levels of coverage_
- _Dependent Life (dependents/spouse covered at no additional cost)_
- _Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)_
- _Paid time off entitlements (sick time, vacation, wellness leave, family/personal leave)_

Our Case Manager positions are members of Ontario Public Sectors Employee's Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) Local 489 and work from various locations throughout KFLA._

Job Summary:

The Case Manager works as a member of an inter-professional team and is responsible for providing case management services to individuals with a serious mental illness who are living in the community in a 24/7 residential environment.

This position works in close partnership with acute care hospitals and community service agencies to provide assessment, intervention, supportive counselling, service coordination and follow-up to adults, 16 years of age and older.

All services are provided in accordance with the mission, vision, values and established protocols of the Agency.

Minimum Qualifications:

University Degree in a healthrelated discipline.
Three years relevant experience providing services to individuals who live with a serious mental illness, preferably in a community setting.
Certification in First Aid and CPR an asset.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) an asset.
Experience working within a case management model, preferred.
French Language proficiency considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated indepth knowledge of mental health symptoms, issues, psychotropic medications and associated side effects.
Knowledge of issues related to addictions an asset.
Knowledge of and the ability to incorporate bestpractices in community support for individuals living with a serious mental illness.
Demonstrated assessment and crisis intervention skills with broad knowledge of emergency mental health and crisis stabilization.
Demonstrated advanced clinical reasoning and decisionmaking skills.
Ability to effectively utilize community resources and supports to meet the needs of individuals.
Ability to work under pressure within a changing environment.
Working knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, and other relevant legislation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively engage community services and individuals, increasing awareness of services.
Welldeveloped problemsolving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Basic proficiency in computer skills; MS Office preferred.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License and have regular access to a reliable vehicle and provide proof of $2,000,000 vehicle insurance. Incumbent may be required to transport clients.
Required to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to hire.
We are committed to accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources to discuss your individual accessibility needs_

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual

Contract length: 12 months

Pay:
$31.27-$36.33 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

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