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

Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Residential Support Worker (RSW) - Transitional Rehabilitation Housing Program 2 (TRHP 2)**:

Part Time, Contract (1-year)

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THE ROLE AND OPPURTUNITY

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The Canadian Mental Health Association is looking for an RRSW to join our TRHP 2 Team.

The TRHP 2 program is partnered with CAMH's Complex Care and Recovery services and is based out of 30 White Squirrel Way, on the grounds of CAMH.

All clients have been found Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) and are under the purview of the Ontario Review Board (ORB).

The team works to balance clients' recovery goals with risk management and community safety.

This multi-disciplinary team consists of a Concurrent Disorder (CD) Specialist, Occupational Therapist (OT), other RSWs (fulltime, part time, and relief), a Program Lead and a dedicated CAMH Forensic Psychiatrist.

This program will provide a unique discharge pathway from hospital to permanent housing, and the RSWs will work closely with the clinical team to support this pathway.

The 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 RSW will be part of an initiative designed to facilitate the placement and support of forensic inpatients into transitional housing. The focus is on rehabilitation and community reintegration with individuals (re)gaining autonomy and (re)building independent living skills. The RSW will provide onsite direct service provision including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) support, support with skill building, group facilitation, social recreational programming, leading resident meetings, conflict resolution, crisis prevention/intervention, medication monitoring, risk management, assessing mental status, and supportive counselling. There will also be a mix of residential duties such as menu planning, food prep/cooking, program planning, ordering supplies, cleaning, coaching as well as administrative duties including documentation and coordination of site maintenance duties. The RSW will also be required to maintain trusting, respectful and collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues; liaising with CMHA and CAMH service providers and other community supports.

SKILLS 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.
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

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$ $ % in lieu of vacation**
Hours of Work: 26 hours/week.
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Sunday: 12 hours

8am-8pm

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Wednesday: 7 hours. Rotating schedule (8am-3pm OR 1pm-8pm).

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Thursday: 7 hours. Rotating schedule (8am-3pm OR 1pm-8pm).

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.

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CMHA Toronto thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.