Mental Health & Justice Rent Supplement Housing Case Manager

at  Canadian Mental Health Association

WHY JOIN CMHA KENORA?

We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation Days
• Learning & professional development opportunities

Deadline to apply: February 12th, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS:

BSW preferred, or demonstrated equivalent
Knowledge of mental health and mental health problems/difficulties, concurrent disorders, and dual diagnosis
Knowledge of housing resources
Applied knowledge of community resources and agencies
Networking skills and outreach skills
Ability to assess dynamic risk
Highly developed communication skills
Demonstrated ability to provide side-by-side assistance in activities of daily living
Assessment, case management, advocacy, supportive counselling, and documentation skills
Understanding and applied knowledge of Recovery Model, Brief Therapy, Strengths Perspective
Activities of daily living, problem solving skills and ability to teach and model these skills for clients
Cultural Competence for Diverse populations
Ability to work independently
Professionalism in the performance of duties
Cultural Competence
Computer literacy
Valid Driver’s License

• Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
• Outreach and collaboration to those individuals involved with the criminal justice system through the following programs:
• Mental health court
• Court Diversion/Court Support Worker Program at CMHA Kenora Branch
• Dual Diagnosis Court Diversion/Court Support Worker Program at CMHA Kenora Branch
• Post Custody Enhancement Program
• Collaborate and cooperate with housing providers and landlords within the Kenora area
• Assess eligibility of clients to the housing program
• Individualized needs assessment developed in consultation with the client
• Facilitate the process of accessing appropriate housing for eligible candidates
• Works with the client, case manager, and landlord to develop a personalized service plan
• Continuous assessment of risk related to the clients housing
• Individualized planning and strategies to support the achievement of housing goals and objectives
• Coordinate the use of rent subsidies
• Advocacy of linking clients with appropriate housing services, supports and resources to meet the goals and objectives of the housing plan
• Meet with clients regularly to ensure compliance with the plan
• Provide consultations to landlords, families, significant others, and social service/health care
• provides around the program
• Conducting regular formal or informal evaluation of client satisfaction, achievement of goals, reassessment of service requirements and or needs in consultation with the client
• Active maintenance of connections with clients to provide ongoing support, and assist client in maintaining housing
• Direct provision of side-by-side support with clients where appropriate
• Provision of supportive counselling where appropriate
• Assist clients and provide modeling for problem solving and priority setting
• Development of recovery plans with a focus on housing maintenance
• Referral to community agencies and services where appropriate
• Maintenance of client files consistent with policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association
• Participation in staff meetings and other meetings as directed by the Housing Coordinator &Chief Executive Officer
• Collection and maintenance of statistical information and keeping appropriate records of direct and indirect service
• Outcome monitoring and evaluation
• Professionally representing Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
• Drafting all necessary correspondence and reports regarding clients
• Participation in administrative and office functions, including ongoing maintenance of office space
• Participation in educational and professional development opportunities
• Participate on specific Committees or task or work groups as assigned by the Housing Coordinator and/or Chief Executive Officer
• Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
• Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staff members
• Support an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services
• Responsible for self-care
• Other duties as directed