Case Manager - Toronto, Canada - Reconnect Community Health Services

Reconnect Community Health Services

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Positions Available:
_1_

Compensation:
_$51,141.35 to $63,570.56 Per Annum_

Unionized Position:
_Yes_

Hours of Work:
_37.50 hours per week_

Union:
_OPSEU L5116_

Position Type:
_Full-time Contract_

Job Class:
_Clinical_

Reporting to the Program Manager, The TAY Case Manager provides case management support to transitional aged youth between the ages of 15-24 who are living with mental health and addiction issues in the west end of Toronto.

The TAY Case Manager will promote independence and quality of life through the coordination of appropriate services and the provision of on-going support to youth who are transitioning into adulthood.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Regularly meet with clients in the community;
Active outreach in the community;
Initiate intakes and conduct needs assessments;
Develop and implement a plan of care with short and longterm objectives, with ongoing monitoring until clients can be discharged from service;
Provide case management services which include assessment, intensive case management, long term planning, and follow up services when needed;
Provide addictions/concurrent disorder support and clinical counselling with emphasis on harm reduction;
Screen and respond to crisis calls initiated by clients, family members, friends, health care providers, and community agencies;
Refer and link clients and caregivers to a range of community resources, including housing, legal supports, health supports, meals, dropin centres, social recreational program, clothing exchanges, etc.;
Work closely with youth and adult services, transitional care, acute care, emergency departments, rehabilitation centres, and other professionals, agencies and groups, to identify problems and possible solutions for service provision and improvement.
University Degree and/or Community College Diploma in social services or related field;
3 Years related experience in direct service delivery to transitional aged youth with serious mental health and substance use issues;
Demonstrated experience supporting youth and adults with mental health and substance use issues from a recovery and harm reduction approach;
Demonstrated experience working with youth who are hard to engage.

Key skills and abilities we are looking for:

Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
Demonstrated case management and referral skills; and ability to effectively link clients to supportive services;
Selfdirected and independent, but also experienced in working effectively as a member of multidisciplinary team, which includes internal and external stakeholders;
Applied computer skills (Microsoft Office, Client Information Systems, Web browsing);
Fluency in a second language is a strong asset and preferred;
Valid Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle is required.

Special Requirements:

Criminal background check;
Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and statutory holidays as required;
Must be willing to participate in an oncall rotation.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Reconnect, all new hires must have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada prior to their start date and will be required to show proof.

Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon Reconnect's obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Who we are:

Reconnect Community Health Services is a not-for-profit health service organization located in the west end of Toronto. We provide services for seniors, caregivers, and people living with mental health and addictions concerns.

Application Process:

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Reconnect Community Health Services
1281 St. Clair Avenue West

Toronto, Ontario M6E 1B- Reconnect Community Health Services promotes the principles of and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We strongly encourage applicants with lived experiences, from Indigenous communities, people of all races, colors, ethnic origins, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations to apply.

We recognize that equitable access to employment is an agent in social change._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$51,141.35-$63,570.56 per year

Benefits: