Case Manager - Toronto, Canada - LOFT Community Services

LOFT Community Services

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

DATE:
November 29th, 2023

LOCATION:
Toronto, ON -MATCH: Housing

COMPENSATION:
$54,853 to $65,578 Annually Prorated

CONTRACT DURATION:
Until March 15, 2024

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness.

Serving approximately 13,969 annually and providing 1,788 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario's largest mental health service providers of its kind.

LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award (NEOC) recipient.

To help fulfill its mission, LOFT is hiring a
Case Manager.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Case Manager serves individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, health and addictions issues who are homeless or recently housed.

The position provides hands on case management services to assist individuals to make the changes in their lives that they desire in order to increase their quality of life.

The position works within a Recovery and Housing First philosophy, to assess needs, develop a housing and service plan, secure desired housing, teach life skills, access community resources and supports, link to appropriate services and develop a crisis prevention/intervention plan.

The position provides access to a range of team members including a psychiatrist who will work cooperatively to assess, plan, treat and support clients.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Engages effectively with individuals experiencing serious mental health issues and/ or addictions, cognitive difficulties, brain injury or primary health care issues, primarily living at 877 Yonge St. housing program.
Works in partnership with St. Clare's Multi-Faith Housing Society and the City of Toronto to support MATCH residents.
Provides regular contact in the community with all assigned clients at a frequency determined through negotiation with each client
Engages clients to assess their desires, needs and strengths
Develops, implements and monitors housing and service plans in partnership with clients
Supports housing placement through the development of life skills (i.e. shopping, budgeting, household management, use of public transit etc.,) and/or resources
Develops, implements and monitors crisis prevention/intervention plans in partnership with clients
Assists clients to identify and manage symptoms and develop effective coping skills
Assists clients with accessing and connecting to appropriate community resources, services and supports
Assists client in developing work related goals and plans
Provides supportive counseling and advocacy
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with other service providers, professionals and partnering agencies
Maintains client records accurately and within expected time frames, in accordance with agency policies and procedures
Maintains the privacy and confidentiality of all client information according to agency policy
Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Executive Director

WHAT YOU BRING:

A degree/diploma in health care/social services or other related field with a

minimum of three years relevant experience in the mental health and addiction sectors

Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles and practices, including an understanding of the philosophy of Recovery
Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to diversity issues
Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and experience with the Housing First approach
Excellent interpersonal skills, sound knowledge of supportive counseling skills and the ability to form relationships with marginalized individuals
Knowledge of concurrent disorders and experience with harm reduction strategies and the continuum of addiction services
Ability to structure time, develop work priorities independently, and meet program expectations with regard to documenting interventions
Knowledge of community resources for mental health and substance use
Knowledge of community resources for housing, supportive housing and shelter
Ability to work closely with teammates and participate effectively as part of the larger program and organization
Demonstrated excellent documentation skills
A valid Ontario driver's license is a requirement for the position
Valid Standard First Aid and CPR/AED

WHAT WE OFFER:

A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and longterm disability
Defined Benefits Pensions Plan
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Elearning program available all year round
Starting vacation time above minimum standard,
Additional paid personal and paid sick days
Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate disc