Residential Crisis Support Worker - Toronto, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch

Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Residential Crisis Support Worker (RCSW)
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Safe Bed Program (Part Time - 1 Year Contract)

The Role and Opportunity:

The Canadian Mental Health Association is looking for a Residential Crisis Support Worker (RSCW) for the Safe Bed Program.

The
Safe Bed Program provides
_ _24-hour on-site residential support and short-term case management services to individuals living with mental illness who have been involved with the criminal justice system.

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

Reporting to the Program Manager, the RCSW work closely with the team to supporting clients. The RCSW will work out of the Wilson Site and be required to work Saturdays from 10:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.

The RCSW will be required to provide on-site direct service provision and support clients based on their goals. They will conduct intake assessments will orient clients to the programs and services as well crisis interventions as needed. The purpose of the RCSW will be to perform residential duties and maintain a safe, clean and secure environment. The RCSW will also respond to the telephone registry inquiries regarding crisis bed availability.
The RCSW will also be required to maintain trusting, respectful and collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues; service providers and other community supportsSKILLS YOU BRING

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 work-life 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

Hourly Rate:
$ % in lieu of vacation

Work Location: 940 Wilson Avenue, North York

Work Hours:
Fridays 10:00 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.

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.- _ If you are contacted by our offices regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview should you require any accommodation.

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