Case Manager, Psychogeriatric_FT-Contract

LOFT Community Services • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Case Manager, Psychogeriatric, you will be part of a team that co-ordinates a support network and linkages for older adult and seniors with serious mental illness and other challenges (e.g., addictions). A key component of this position is building a support network of community resources that will enable the individual to increase their independence, dignity, and self-respect. This is a permanent full-time role that will require direct service and support to clients in area such as daily living, practical assistance, crisis intervention, linkages to primary care and a range of other services to support the individual’s needs.

The Path Home - Bathurst is a 3-month transitional program which houses 64 occupants. Clients who reside here benefit from case management, care coordination and 24/7 support services. Staff assist clients in connecting them to community resources and building beneficial life skills to help them transition back into the community successfully. Services include case management, 24/7 Personal Support Worker (PSW) and nursing support for activities of daily living, life enrichment programming, dietary services, behavioural support services, on-site physician, psychiatry, pharmacy, and externally sourced services like foot care. The program is operated in the community.

Requirements

• Completion of degree in social services/human services or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in providing support to vulnerable seniors and older adults with special needs including mental illness, addictions, and severe social isolation.
• Group counselling related to mental health, addictions, and related issues.
• Knowledge of community resources and support.
• An understanding of harm reduction, recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation principles, the therapeutic relationship, and an ability to come to an agreement with client on goals/priorities.
• Crisis intervention skills, with well-developed problem solving abilities and interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills and computer literacy, including MS word and Excel.
• Counselling, responding and assessment skills.
• Creativity and flexibility to approaches.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and interact with workers from a variety of agencies.
• Valid drivers’ license, ability to drive work vehicles to transport clients.
• A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in the development and implementation of a care plan tailored to the client’s needs and issues designed to improve quality of life. Identify and refer to resources specific to those needs and issues.
• Act as a liaison and client advocate among those involved with the client’s care including family, other caregivers, medical and other multi-disciplinary providers.
• Conduct assessments such as RAI and OCAN and provide timely and accurate record keeping and reports as required.
• Provide supportive counselling or referral and linkages to health care, programs, or service providers.
• Provide crisis management/intervention and assist in the development of crisis plans for clients.
• Develop respectful and trusting relationships with clients using Recovery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation principles.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and follow all other required policies and procedures.
• Consistently interact with clients, staff, family members, other community agencies and partners in a professional manner that reflects favorably on the organization.
• Attend and actively participate in all required training.
• Liaise, collaborate and coordinate with other professionals, service providers and partners.

Benefits

• E-learning program available all year round
• Starting vacation time above minimum standard
• Additional paid personal and paid sick days
• Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
• Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
• Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program
• Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree