Intensive Case Manager - Guelph, Canada - Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

About the Role:

The Safe Beds program is a 4-bed 24/7 residential crisis service, providing an alternative to hospitalization or criminal detention for individuals experiencing a crisis related to their substance use and mental health.

Safe Beds staff provide de-escalation and stabilization of the immediate crisis and connection to the services needed to enable safe and stable community living that addresses client health and wellbeing longer term.

Clients may stay at the Safe Beds for up to 30 consecutive days.

The Intensive Case Manager will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

They will work rotational 10-hour shifts, including 2-weeks of days followed by 2-weeks of overnights to provide intake, case management and care coordination supports to the Safe Beds clients.

Role Type:
New Full time, Contract (Approx. 6 months)

Why Work for Stonehenge?

Enhanced vacation offered to all staff
Paid wellness days
Health and dental benefits (no employee copay)
Employee and Family Assistance Plan available to all staff
Rotational 10 hour shifts to provide for extended time off between shifts
Enhanced compensation when working overnight hours
Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications:

Completion of a College Diploma or University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction, or social services
Experience in mental health/concurrent disorders and trauma an asset
Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance userelated crisis
Experience in social service settings with working knowledge of case management systems and planning techniques
Previous experience in addictions mandatory
Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset
CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
Reliable Vehicle, Ontario Driver's license (G2 or G)
Must provide proof from Insurance provider of 1) at least $2 million in general liability and 2) have declared scope of vehicle use to Insurance provider
Travel within the Wellington Guelph area (as needed)

Role Overview:

Case Management and Coordination of Care

Process and accept referrals from Guelph Police Services, Wellington County OPP, and the Guelph Wellington community hospitals
Screen and assess referrals for program admittance
Conduct intake and enrollment activities
Obtain all appropriate consents & authorizations to ensure effective communication with other service providers providing linkages, resources, referrals, etc.
Conduct intake and enrollment activities
Refer and link ineligible referrals to appropriate services and linkages
Support the development of comprehensive discharge plans, including access to appropriate shelter/housing and process program discharges
Create and support implementation of individualized care plans including access to health care, entitlements, life skills, community integration, and treatment as appropriate in collaboration with community partners
Create and implement crisis response plans
Support clients to access primary health, and other health and social services provided internally or by community partners
Maintain appropriate confidentiality and documentation standards as required by the agency

Program and Client Support

Monitor the Safe Beds house
Conduct bed checks
Provide medication to clients and complete required documentation
Monitor withdrawal symptoms as necessary using withdrawal monitoring scales
Participate in program development as needed
Some light cooking and housekeeping responsibilities required, including room inspections and turnover upon client discharge, laundry, and sanitization of common spaces

Administration and Reporting

Involvement in program evaluation, data collection/input into CaseWORKS

Applications will be accepted until
April 12 at 4pm.
We look forward to meeting you

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Human Rights legislation. Should you require it, accommodation can be made at any point, upon request._