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Job purposeA Community Counsellor provides counselling support and services for vulnerable parents, including pregnant and parenting youth, with children between the ages of 0-6yrs. The incumbent is responsible for providing emotional support and case management; assisting clients to identify goals that will enhance their family's well-being; and supporting clients to develop strategies and access resources to realize those goals. &nbsp;The incumbent empowers clients to set goals, refers clients to other services in the community and advocates on their behalf when necessary.This is a 2 year contract position.Duties and responsibilitiesCaseload Management (60%)<ul>	<li>Conduct client intake, assess client needs and provide ongoing support and case management through Vita Centre programs &amp; services.</li>	<li>In accordance with established standards, consistent with assessment and in conjunction with clients, identify priority needs and develop goals, objectives, necessary support and/or referrals. Following the client’s lead, help them to monitor their progress and modify their plan as required.</li>	<li>Conduct individual counselling sessions with clients in accordance with their plan; provide clients with feedback, support or encouragement to address family, social or personal problems</li>	<li>Provide client-centered counselling focused on listening, responding empathetically and engaging in problem solving</li>	<li>Perform case management and services as client advocate, and liaise with social services, education, employment or other community services. Maintain rapport with local community resources to ensure effective referral options and contacts.</li>	<li>Assist in the facilitation of education programs, workshops, group activities on scheduled topics related to life skills and so forth.</li>	<li>Manage the distribution of care supplies to clients.</li></ul>Program Development (20%)<ul>	<li>Ongoing community engagement to ensure we reach our target audience.</li>	<li>Work closely with the Vita Centre team to deliver services based on the needs of clients.</li>	<li>Participate in liaison work with various schools, community agencies and the public to educate them on the services Vita Centre provides.</li></ul>Agency Responsibilities (20%)<ul>	<li>Compile monthly statistics on clients and generate monthly reports.</li>	<li>Conduct semi-annual client satisfaction survey.</li>	<li>Maintain up-to-date files on clients.</li>	<li>Support student placements with learning opportunities.</li>	<li>Network in the community and represent Vita Center at meetings and community events.</li>	<li>Attend job specific training sessions offered within and outside of organization to enhance job skills and knowledge.</li>	<li>Maintain current knowledge of and integrate best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.</li>	<li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul>Qualifications<ul>	<li>Degree in Social Work or related field.</li>	<li>At least one year’s experience in human/social services (can include school placement experience).</li>	<li>Client-centered, strength-based approach and ability to respect confidentiality.</li>	<li>Sensitivity to issues around vulnerable parent populations.</li>	<li>Knowledge of community resources.</li>	<li>Excellent listening, communication and presentation skills.</li>	<li>Well organized, able to work independently.</li>	<li>Adaptable, flexible and resourceful.</li>	<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office.</li>	<li>Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and relevant insurance.</li>	<li>Vulnerable Sector Record Check (within the past six months) is required.</li>	<li>Basic first aid/CPR certificate is an asset.</li></ul>Working conditions<ul>	<li>The job requires the incumbent to work both in the office and in the community.&nbsp;</li>	<li>The job will require some travel to client residences, community events and off-site client meetings.</li></ul>Physical requirements<ul>	<li>The incumbent will have to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.&nbsp; The incumbent may also have to do some lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.</li></ul>

Vita Centre

Community Counsellor (2yr Contract)

Position Summary:The&nbsp;Intensive Housing Case Manager&nbsp;is responsible for fulfillment of the Intensive case management and housing responsibilities of the&nbsp;Intensive Housing Case Management Services Program&nbsp;within Peel Region. The program uses a collaborative approach across community, health and social service sectors in the development and implementation of individual plans of care that promote improved wellbeing for clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Clients are most often seen in a home or community setting.Job AccountabilitiesSupervision and Case Management<ul><li>Supervision of a caseload of individuals experiencing health challenges and homelessness</li><li>Conduct weekly face-to face visits and maintain ongoing phone and email</li><li>ICMs are to conduct meetings with clients once a week and visit rental units at least once a month.</li><li>Meet with clients in home or community</li><li>Aim to work with each client for a 6-month period (extensions may be granted for 2 additional 6-month periods if the client is actively participating in a case plan and requires frequent and intensive level case management). If a client no longer requires intensive case management, they are to be referred to other supports and services in the</li><li>Help clients achieve an optimum quality of life through developing case plans, enhancing life skills, addressing physical and mental health needs, engaging in meaningful activities, and building social and community</li><li>Conduct testing and/or assessments of participants to clarify need</li><li>Work with team in a wraparound model to implement plan of care utilizing appropriate strategies and interventions</li><li>Assess client need and make effective referrals</li><li>Supporting individual’s involvement in decision-making processes</li><li>Providing emotional and practical support</li><li>Creating, and supporting, community development initiatives with tenants</li><li>Facilitating life-skills development</li><li>Intervening in, and de-escalating, crises and conflicts</li><li>Providing referral to, and collaborating with, appropriate health and community social services</li><li>Participating in evaluation, planning, group meetings and supervision</li><li>Actively recruit and work with local landlords and property owners to facilitate successful housing solutions</li><li>Assisting individuals to achieve successful tenancy outcomes</li><li>Act as the first point of contact for landlords as required, providing information, education, and support regarding housing issues to maintain successful</li><li>Support landlords by troubleshooting and problem-solving issues related to tenancies and provide conflict resolution in partnership with client to avert potential eviction</li><li>Establish and maintain positive relationships with service providers and landlords; regular contact, responding quickly to concerns, assisting/facilitating problem solving</li></ul>Documentation/Administrative<ul><li>Ensure case management practices, as outlined in Minimum Standards, are adhered to including all documentation to be complete and properly recorded</li><li>Maintain client file in a timely and efficient manner; assessments, notes, reports, statistical information .</li><li>Provide data and reporting to ROP as</li><li>Compile and provide biweekly and monthly statistical data</li><li>Maintain a solid working relationship with all existing partnerships</li><li>Participate in appropriate community committees as a representative of the agency</li><li>Maintain proper record keeping for any expenses incurred on behalf of clients</li></ul>&nbsp;Working Conditions and Environment<ul><li>Maintain workplace confidentiality and work within the policies and procedures as outlined, while respecting the mission, vision and principles of the agency</li><li>Conduct self with integrity and respect as it applies to the role as an employee representative of the agency</li><li>Work in a spirit of congeniality with all staff</li><li>Maintain a current understanding of resources/services available in the community which could be of assistance to the clients</li><li>Ability to comply with deadlines as directed by management</li><li>Demonstrate effective time management and an ability to refocus after interruptions from co- workers, clients and management</li><li>Participate in team meetings and other committees as needed</li><li>Participate in relevant training opportunities in order to keep skills and outlook current/effective</li><li>Provide supervision to student placements and/or volunteers as requested by manager</li><li>Represent the agency at community events, public speaking engagements, etc. at the direction of management</li><li>Travel required in the Region of Peel and occasionally to Toronto and surrounding areas</li><li>Meet with clients in the community and/or their place of residence</li><li>Direct work with the collaboration agency representatives, community partners, landlords and others</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Completion of post-secondary education in a related field</li><li>A minimum of 2 years case management experience is preferred</li><li>Excellent communication skills both oral and written and computer literacy</li><li>Reliable Judgment and maintenance of boundaries is required when dealing with clients and other service providers</li><li>A valid license with access to own vehicle required as this position will routinely meet with clients in a community setting</li><li>Knowledge of and proficiency in current approaches for adult mental health and addictions, and client centered principles</li><li>Experience working with individuals with addictions issues, rent supplement subsidies, and private sector</li><li>Demonstrated conflict resolution and crisis prevention/intervention skills an asset</li></ul>

John Howard Society Peel-Halton-Dufferin

Intensive Housing Case Manager

Job Posting – Regional Organizing Coordinator / Director of SEIU 2 Organizing Institute&nbsp;&nbsp;The Service Employees International Union 2 (SEIU 2) is a 20,000-member organization that represents workers in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. We are currently seeking an experienced senior-level organizer to lead our external organizing team in Ontario and to oversee and direct our national Organizing Institute. &nbsp;AT SEIU 2:&nbsp;Our mission is to provide our members with a voice in the workplace, in their union and in the larger community. Through our actions, we intend to create a more just and humane society. We are committed to protecting and improving the lives of workers and their families. We will work to improve and protect the services we provide to our communities. We believe that by working together as a united front, we can win better contracts and build industry power. &nbsp;THE POSITION:&nbsp;This is a dual role position. The Organizing Coordinator&nbsp;for Ontario is responsible for managing unionized employees, contract organizers and member organizers in the execution of external organizing campaigns. Organizing Coordinator’s&nbsp;must have a sophisticated understanding of the various methodologies used by SEIU for membership growth including corporate campaigns and effective labour board election strategies. Additionally, Organizing Coordinators&nbsp;assist with the development and implementation of internal contract action campaigns and the coordination of strikes. As a management position, Organizing Coordinators work with the National Organizing Director and Officers to develop a national organizing plan and budget. &nbsp;As the Director of the SEIU 2 Organizing Institute&nbsp;you will develop curriculum, train educators and deliver courses that expand the capacity of the SEIU 2 organizing department. The Organizing Institute is a staff development tool for all levels of organizers and uses a variety of teaching methods based on the experience level of participants. The curriculum must constantly evolve to reflect the various industries and employers targeted by the Union as well as changes to provincial labour laws. &nbsp;MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Five years experience working in a senior-level organizing position. &nbsp;</li><li>Five years experience managing and directing staff. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience in developing curriculum and delivering labour education including fluency in teaching methodology. &nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated success executing large private sector labour board election campaigns. &nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated success executing non-traditional organizing campaigns (example comprehensive corporate campaigns) &nbsp;</li><li>Experience understanding case law as it pertains to all aspects of union organizing. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience developing multi-sector regional organizing plans and budgets. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience developing and running internal campaigns such as contract action campaigns. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience working in other areas of the Union (servicing, education, internal) a plus. &nbsp;</li><li>Master’s degree. </li><li>Driver’s license, auto insurance and automobile. &nbsp;</li></ul>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:&nbsp;This is a coordinator position. Salary is based on experience and there is a fully employer-paid family health, dental and vision insurance and a fully employer- paid defined benefit pension plan.&nbsp;TO APPLY:&nbsp;Send cover letter and résumé to: <a href="mailto:kkirkland@seiulocal2.ca" target="_blank">kkirkland@seiulocal2.ca</a> , reference Ontario Organizing Coordinator in subject line. &nbsp;This position is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time.&nbsp;

3 Case Management Jobs in Regional Municipality of Peel