Navigator - HART Hub Brampton

Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch • Brampton, ON

4d • CA$62,425 - CA$73,441 • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub Brampton, the Navigator will complete all necessary assessments to better understand client needs, provide appropriate immediate interventions, and develop a plan for additional services as part of a stepped care approach. This position is based out of 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton office. Due to the nature of this program, this role is on-site and/or community based.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in relevant discipline
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the mental health and addictions sectors with a focus on assessment, brief interventions and short term supports
• Expertise in community mental health and/or community based human services.
• Ability to empathize and connect with those experiencing the mental health and addictions system
• Build rapport and initiate conversation with others using inter-personal skills
• Approach client care non-judgmentally
• Demonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary team and evidence of an ability to collaborate and partner
• Working knowledge and/or an understanding of various disciplines; including but not exclusive of mental health, substance use, harm reduction, newcomer challenges and barriers faced by those in marginalized populations
• Demonstrated cultural competence, ability to work and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as an understanding of social determinants of health and impact on vulnerable communities
• Knowledge of a variety of evidence-informed treatment modalities including motivational interviewing and trauma informed practices
• Experienced at engaging in matters that require sensitivity and empathy across a diverse community, excellent judgement, and discretion; ability to operate with various frameworks including culturally sensitive, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to an insured automobile in good repair
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report

Nice To Haves

• Registration with a regulatory college considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Act as a low-barrier first clinical response and front-line resource to the community, including assisting the registration and intake and processing referrals from other sources
• Regularly assess for risk and respond with mitigation strategies, including crisis intervention and de-escalation supports and connecting to crisis services when appropriate
• Conduct comprehensive standardized assessments to determine eligibility for services and level of need, using information obtained from clients and collateral sources
• Determine what intervention(s) clients would benefit from and ensure the appropriate mix, and intensity of services to allow for a stepped care approach where appropriate.
• Provide short term task-based interventions to clients who need immediate supports to alleviate distress
• Provide single session 1:1 support for clients who will benefit from immediate supports to alleviate distress
• Facilitate the seamless connection to other HART Hub services
• Facilitate recovery and/or social-recreational groups as needed, including developing new group materials
• Contact with primary care at regular intervals to report clients’ service initiation and communicate interventions and care plans
• Refer and link clients to community resources that support recovery goals, including service navigation and education

Benefits

• Employee Family Assistance Plan
• optional extended health and dental benefits
• 4 weeks accrued vacation
• Up to 18 paid sick days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $350 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals

What This Job Offers

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