Housing Coordinator - Mental Health Housing Services
About The Position
The WRHA Adult Mental Health Program provides integrated and comprehensive mental health services and supports for adult residents of Winnipeg. The Community Mental Health Service offers services and supports to individuals with severe and persistent mental health issues. The Housing Coordinator facilitates individual access to housing options through a referral process using the "choose, get, keep" methodology. This role directs Housing Support Workers in the referral process, monitors identified residents within the Residential Care Service spectrum, and acts as a liaison between Residential Care Facilities, Residential Care Operators, and the Community Mental Health Program. The Housing Coordinator also manages a small community mental health caseload.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years directly related community experience.
- BSW, BMR, BScMH, BCR, RN, RPN or other related health and human services education required.
- Current licensure or registration as per professional designation required.
- Requires a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
- Knowledge of mental health concerns across the lifespan.
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a community setting as a member of a multidisciplinary team serving diverse populations and presenting issues.
- Demonstrated ability to function creatively and independently.
- Ability to balance work requirements, including consultation with other professionals and service providers as required.
- Expertise in the area of mental health, including co-occurring substance use issues.
- Knowledge of the principles of trauma-informed care, equity, cultural safety and diversity.
- A sound understanding of mental health, population health, health promotion, and primary health care.
- Ability to work in an integrated community team.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve complex situations and manage sensitive issues.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a team member; working collaboratively across sectors; as an active participant in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in computerized systems including Windows environment, word processing, email, and databases.
- Comprehensive knowledge and advanced level expertise in assessment of housing and support needs, crisis intervention, service coordination and community consultation.
- Able to use problem resolution skills to assist in sensitive and complex issues related to multiple service involvement.
- Competency in use of computer and current WRHA software.
- Subject to criminal record and adult registry checks.
- Requires a valid driver’s license and a vehicle.
- May require evening and weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates individual access to housing options through a referral process initiated by individuals through their case managers utilizing “choose, get, keep” methodology.
- Directs Housing Support Workers (HSW’s) in conducting the referral process.
- Monitors selected identified residents within the Residential Care Service spectrum.
- Acts as a liaison between Residential Care Facilities, Residential Care Operators, and the Community Mental Health Program.
- Carries a small community mental health case load.
- Adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
