Case Manager, SWAC

at  Seneca Polytechnic

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Guided by The Next - A Strategic Plan for Seneca Polytechnic , we offer a working environment that is innovative, flexible and encourages risk-taking. Joining Seneca Polytechnic brings opportunities for professional development and career growth. We focus on health and wellbeing in all its forms to provide a great employee experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Counselling Services offers support for current students trying to manage the complexities of college life. Students are seen on a voluntary basis. Our services can help students fulfil their personal and academic potential through individual and/or group supports.
The School Within a College (SWAC) program provides students with the opportunity to complete their high school diploma, earn college-level credits, and learn in an adult learning environment in a college setting.
Students will build self-advocacy, literacy skills, and learning strategies in preparation to make a successful transition to post-secondary education.
The primary focus is on students facing challenges in graduating and who have the potential to succeed in college. Beginning in September 2020, York Region District School Board has partnered with Seneca College to offer the School Within A College program.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Counselling Services, the Case Manager role works to provide immediate coordination and case management for students experiencing complex mental health concerns or complex situations that have impacted their mental health from the SWAC program.
This position supports student success by responding quickly and effectively to students who have complex mental health issues, requiring skilled facilitation of appropriate referrals (internal and external), safety assessments and providing ongoing case management where required.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology, Community Mental Health, Counselling Psychology.
• Current member, in good standing, with a Regulated Health Profession.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience working with high risk clients/ patients; in community mental health, mental health youth services, and/or developmental services.
• Minimum three years experience working with clients from equity deserving populations and students experiencing barriers to accessing mental health care.
• Some experience working with individuals experiencing non-medical factors that influence health outcomes - social exclusion, disruption in early childhood development, insecure housing, legal difficulties, physical safety concerns, food insecurity, discrimination and unemployment.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to assess and support students are at high risk
• Excellent communication and human relation skills are essential to interact effectively with the College’s multicultural/racial backgrounds and diverse abilities within the student and staff population.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of specialized educational software to support students with unique learning needs.
• Familiarity with community resources including local hospitals and mental health services.
• Ability to be innovative within a team environment.
• Familiarity with issues related to mental health disabilities as well as knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
• Experience in dealing with crisis situations, developing safety plans, and assessing risk in a variety of contexts is essential.
  Note : A skills assessment test will be administered during the recruitment process.