Mental Health Court Diversion Worker - Toronto, Canada - Fred Victor
Description
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
Job Title:
Mental Health Court Diversion Worker
Position Type:
Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Contract (6 months)
Number of Positions: 1
Rate:
$26.52 per hour
Vacation:7% vacation pay
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Supervisor:
Senior Manager, Mental Health Court Diversion Program
Posting Date:
November 27, 2023
Application Deadline:
December 10, 2023
Location:
Toronto Regional Bail Program 2201 Finch
Why Fred Victor?
For over 125 years, Fred Victor has been a leader in providing place and purpose to people in need in Toronto.
Ourmission is to improve the health, income and housing stability of people experiencing poverty and homelessness.
We are committed to ending chronic homelessness. This is an ambitious and bold goal but we believe, achievable.
The purpose of the Mental Health Court Support Program is to assist people charged with low-risk criminal offences
to access and utilize mental health services and other supports and navigate the justice system. Provides mental
health support and triage, facilitates mental health release planning and diversion for eligible individuals,
consultation services, short-term limited case management services. Consultation and support is also provided to
family members, friends, legal personnel, health/mental health service providers, and the greater community.
Individuals can be released from custody and may be diverted out of the regular stream of the CJS, by virtue of their
voluntary participation in the program.
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 brokerage case management services, utilizing a clientcentered, strength
supporting clients through the court system.
- Provide support with Release Plans at Toronto Regional Bail Center 2201 Finch Court
- Arranging courtordered psychiatric assessments
- Providing support and assistance to family and friends
- Providing consultation to the judiciary, Crown and defense counsel on cases referred for disposition,
- Establishing and maintaining working relationships with Judges, Crown Attorneys, Duty Counsels, and other
- Providing support, consultation and information to the Crown Attorney and other offices of the Court on
the service care plan, the employee will present the information and recommendation for diversion to the
Crown for those individuals who are eligible for diversion.
- Providing education to mental health facilities and agencies about Mental Health Court Support Services
- Providing education to the justice system and the police about mental health and addiction issues
- Coach or assist a client in the development/maintenance of abilities relating to activities of daily living, self
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
environmental resources, etc.)
- Draft clear coordinated care plans (CCPs) for each client that advance client's immediate needs and mid
- Develop and maintain suitable community partnerships using community mapping tools as available
- Reassess and follow up on client needs. Work to remove barriers to client inclusion and participation.
- Support clients in transition to greater independent living and community participation through skill
- Discuss on an ongoing basis with clients how crises can be managed and help to create a safety/crisis plan.
- Use of supportive counseling techniques to assist clients to gain selfconfidence and progress in their goals.
- Develop a transition plan with the client and their supports and facilitate a clear understanding of the
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