Social Worker – Black Health and Social Services (BHSS) MDT

at  Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Branch

We are continuing our recruitment for the Black Health and Social Services Hub!
Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) is partnering with LAMP Community Health Centre (LAMP CHC) and Roots Community Services Inc (RootsCS) to design, develop and implement an integrated health and social services hub with and for the Black, African and Caribbean (BAC) communities in Peel Region.
The hub will provide primary health, mental health, addictions and social services programs that will holistically address the physical, mental, social and cultural needs of BAC communities, and seek to eliminate disparities and inequities.
To achieve our goals, we are recruiting people who are passionate about delivering culturally relevant, responsive and affirming care that will inspire individuals to improve their wellbeing.

WHAT WE OFFER

As a community-based agency, we’re dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone – including our team members. That’s why we’re proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. You’ll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals – from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits, we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out:

• 4 weeks accrued vacation (to start)
• Up to 18 paid personal 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
• $250 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our team!
Reporting to the Program Manager, BHSS Multidisciplinary Team, the Social Worker will deliver treatment, rehabilitation, crisis intervention and support services utilizing accepted standards and best practices competencies to aid clients in achieving their identified goals. This role is responsible for conducting family assessments, interventions, acting as a liaison between family members/Substitute Decision Makers (SDM) and the multidisciplinary team, and providing systems advocacy and resource development.
We recognize the importance of allyship and the critical role allies play in affecting change. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, however Black, African and Caribbean candidates will be prioritized at this time.
Status: Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week, evening hours and weekend may be required
Salary: $64,226.41 - $75,560.49 annually (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)
Location: This position is based out of our Brampton office. Although we operate within a hybrid workplace model, staff are required to have on-site and/or community presence as per program and client needs.

CMHA PEEL DUFFERIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

We are committed to diversity and inclusiveness at our workplace and recognize the unique contribution every individual makes to the community.
We acknowledge that removing and reducing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required in providing opportunities that foster independence, inclusion, and dignity for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Aboriginal, Indigenous, Metis and Inuit peoples, racialized groups/persons of colour, people with varying abilities, members of visible minority groups, LGBTQ2S+, those who identify as women, and other equity-seeking groups.
CMHA Peel Dufferin is committed to pay equity and right to equal treatment without discrimination in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code in all aspects of the workplace environment and employment relationship.
We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection processes, and work environments. When contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the HR Department of any accommodations needed in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. We request that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.

SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY. ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. FULFILL YOUR PURPOSE.

Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we’re committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve – and the people we help.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide case management for an assigned group of clients.
• Consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in treatment process and act as liaison.
• Communicate information, both oral and written, regarding assessments, treatment plans and evaluations to the treatment team, client, referral source and other caregivers within practice/agency/legal guidelines.
• Provide education/counseling/support to families and significant others to facilitate and further enhance the client’s optimal level of functioning in the community.
• Maintain knowledge of a variety of family, individual and group treatment modalities.
• Advocate for client needs and provide symptom education to enable clients to identify their mental illness symptoms.
• Provide ongoing assessment of clients’ mental illness symptoms and clients’ response to treatment. Make appropriate changes in treatment plans, in consultation with team/management, to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status or behavior which put client at risk or in crisis.
• Provide direct clinical services to clients on an individual, group, and family basis to teach behavioral symptom-management techniques
• Assist in addiction issues and/or vocational interventions.
• Provide ongoing assessment, problem solving, skill training, supervision (prompts, assignments, monitoring, encouragement) and environmental adaptations to assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Refer and link clients to community resources and groups that support recovery goals and assist with system navigation
• Participate in regular staff meetings and care planning reviews to provide social work expertise for client care within multi-disciplinary team
• Contact primary care at regular intervals to report clients’ care plan and discharge summary
• Work collaboratively with team to support organizational needs (e.g., volumes across all regions)
• Update all appropriate documentation within 24 hours of client contact, as required by CMHA PD policy and procedures.
  This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.