Case Manager - Housing (51-26)

Canadian Mental Health Association•Armour, ON

6d•CA$30 - CA$39•Onsite

About The Position

The Housing Case Manager is responsible for carrying out case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, crisis intervention and treatment for individuals living with mental illness. This team member has the clinical skills and experience necessary to assess, plan, develop, co-ordinate, and provide treatment by way of rehabilitative and supportive services in a multi-disciplinary environment. The Housing Case Manager develops supports and opportunities for clients to increase or develop new skills needed to support success and satisfaction in their daily living, learning, working and social environments with the least amount of professional intervention required. This team member will be an expert in engaging the community and developing a network of landlords, community service providers and consumers in the District of Parry Sound.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health science discipline relevant to the position, or equivalency (e.g., Mental Health related diploma with relevant work experience PLUS registration with a regulated health professional college).
One year of experience working with persons who have mental illness and/or developmental disability and/or substance use issues preferred.
Experience in providing supportive counselling, case management, or crisis intervention.
Ability to manage internal and external relationships.
Demonstrated empathy and compassion.
Awareness of emotional intelligence.
Conflict resolution skills.
Understanding of the feelings, ideas, and beliefs of others.
Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively within a team environment in a rural setting.
Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, the Internet, and data management software.
A willingness to serve clients within the communities of the District of Muskoka and Parry Sound.
Tolerance of and ability to handle a heavy workload and competing demands and high-risk situations.
Ability to use and learn new technology (computers, software programs, phones, printer/scanners, alarm/security systems etc.).
A valid Ontario G or G2 driver’s license.
A safe and reliable means of transportation.
Appropriate insurance for work purposes on your vehicle with a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage.

Nice To Haves

Indigenous Cultural awareness education.
Bilingual in French/English language.

Responsibilities

Carrying out case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, crisis intervention and treatment for individuals living with mental illness.
Assessing, planning, developing, co-ordinating, and providing treatment through rehabilitative and supportive services in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Developing supports and opportunities for clients to increase or develop new skills for success and satisfaction in their daily living, learning, working, and social environments with minimal professional intervention.
Engaging the community and developing a network of landlords, community service providers, and consumers in the District of Parry Sound.