Mental Health Caseworker

at  Niagara Region

JOB SUMMARY

Provide comprehensive case management services for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, individuals who are newly diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, or to provide support to youth transitioning from the youth sector to adult sector. Services are provided in the home or at community locations convenient for the client. Provide proactive outreach, facilitation and assistance to meet client basic needs, assist with navigation through the health care system and support linkages to appropriate community resources.

EDUCATION

• A diploma or degree in human service-related discipline.
• Demonstrated thorough comprehensive knowledge of severe mental illness and treatment, and its impact on consumer/survivors and their families, which includes the effects of poverty and marginalization.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2-3 years experience working with the severely mentally ill population, preferably in a community setting.
• Personal and/or familial exposure to mental illness would be advantageous.

SKILLS

• Skills in counseling, addictions, housing, community outreach, concurrent disorders and general aspects of physical health are an asset.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and knowledge of local community resources.
• Sound understanding of concurrent disorders is an asset
• Computer literacy is required
• French language is an asset

Please refer the Job description for details