SKILLS YOU BRING

• Minimum undergraduate degree in Social Work/Social Science or related field; college diploma with directly related work/life experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 3 years full-time experience in direct service delivery to adults with serious and complex mental health issues, including those with concurrent disorders.
• Knowledge of mental health, the criminal justice system, concurrent disorders, psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery principles and supportive housing strongly preferred.
• Strong assessment, service planning and crisis prevention/intervention skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate an anti-oppression approach to practice is required.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license is required. The successful applicant must have access to a car and insurance for workplace use.

SALARY RANGE: $54,943 – $63,988

CMHA Toronto is committed to promoting a workplace culture of inclusion, openness, mutual respect, and a ‘no blame and accountable’ environment. Our staff report that they value the flexibility in work schedules and the work-life balance CMHA Toronto encourages. They appreciate the training and development opportunities provided to staff and the encouragement for continuous learning. Staff often comment on the sense of family and personal support that exists throughout the organization.
CMHA Toronto is committed to an equitable, diverse, inclusive, anti-racist and anti-oppressive workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work and is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we encourage equity-seeking candidates to apply, especially those who identify as black, Indigenous, people and women of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ or women. We recognize and honour the intersectionality of equity-based identities. Personal experience with mental health issues, either through self or a loved one, is an asset. If you are contacted by our offices regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview should you require any accommodation.

THE ROLE AND OPPORTUNITY

CMHA Toronto’s Patterson House program (formerly Patterson House) is seeking a Case Manager. The Patterson House Program is delivered in partnership with the City of Toronto and include transitional and permanent housing for individuals who have experienced homelessness. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Case Manager will facilitate the placement and support of Patterson House clients into transitional and supportive housing within a 24/7 staffed CMHA operated building.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established and extensive community mental health organization in Canada. We identify and respond to Canada’s most pressing mental health priorities. At the national level, we push for nationwide system and policy change. At the community level, millions of people in Canada rely on CMHA’s extensive grassroots presence. Since 1918, CMHA has grown to provide mental health services and supports across Canada in over 330 communities. CMHA Toronto was, established in 1953. CMHA Toronto proudly provides services to over 10,000 clients per year, in 31 programs at 13 locations across the City of Toronto. Our services are delivered by a passionate and diverse team. Join us in providing high quality mental health and addictions services, advocating for a better mental health system, and providing education and mental health supports to clients across Toronto.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Outreach and assessment
• Orientation to program and agency
• Client-centered engagement, service provision and interventions
• Skill development and goal planning
• Providing resources, linkages, information and advocacy
• Liaising with landlords and City of Toronto staff
• Maintaining a trusting, respectful and collaborative working relationship
• Providing face-to-face visits to clients in the community
• Assisting with COVID19 related tasks and responsibilities