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Pay: CA$24.00 per hourJob description:Resource Worker, Dual DiagnosisSt. Jude Community Homes (SJCH)SJCH provides recovery-based supportive housing in a caring community in partnership with individuals who are living with chronic mental health challenges.Aim: To enable residents to live interdependently in the community in an atmosphere of support, cooperation, mutual respect, and encouragement.We are seeking dynamic and innovative individual who will work enthusiastically to deliver recovery oriented, client and family centered and comprehensive services that meet client needs, ensure client safety and work within a quality improvement framework to identify opportunities for enhancing quality and quantitative outcomes of the services. Client and family centered care is guiding principle at SJCH that helps improve decision making processes, health outcome and client experiences. The successful individual will embed this guiding principle into their work.About the Position: The Resource Worker, Dual Diagnosis provides support to clients living with a dual diagnosis (co-occurring developmental disability and mental illness), as well as clients living with symptoms of a mental illness. The Resource Worker also works with clients who have dual diagnosis and justice system involvement. She/he is responsible for engaging with each client to provide social and community supports to help them maintain and thrive in their home. This will include developing goal plans, providing service coordination, coaching, skills teaching, safety planning and linking/referral supports aimed at assisting each client to achieve his/her goals.Resource Worker must collaborate with clients, client families/natural support networks and agencies/services in the mental health, justice, and developmental services sectors to effectively fulfill their role.Primary Responsibilities:<ul><li>Reviewing the referral information of applicants to the program.</li><li>Coordinating and participating in screening interviews with applicants and their respective referral sources.</li><li>Determining eligibility for the program and confirming acceptance of new clients into the program. Completing a comprehensive assessment of the nature of each client’s unique goals and needs through collaborative engagement with each client and their respective support networks.</li><li>Assist clients in the development and implementation of a care plan tailored to the client’s needs and issues designed to improve their quality of life</li><li>Act as a liaison and client advocate among those involved with the client’s care including family, other caregivers, medical and other multi-disciplinary providers.</li><li>Conduct assessments and provide timely and accurate record keeping and reports as required.</li><li>Provide supportive counselling or referral and linkages to health care, programs, or service providers.</li><li>Provide crisis management/intervention and assist in the development of crisis plans for clients.</li><li>Provide flexible and intensive one-to-one individual support and follow-up to the clients and assist them to develop and reach their recovery goals.</li><li>Assess clients for the need for other services, including nursing, psychiatric, medical, harm reduction, peer support and addictions assessments and treatment.</li><li>Assist individuals to access a range of services in the broader community.</li><li>Accompany clients to relevant appointments when needed. Advocate on behalf of homeless individuals in accessing appropriate services such as health care and financial supports.</li><li>Work cooperatively with other service providers to better meet the needs of clients.</li></ul>The Successful Candidate Requires:<ul><li>Diploma in Developmental Services Worker, Counselling or Social/Human Services from a recognized University or College.</li><li>One year experience supporting people with developmental disability, mental illness, or dual diagnosis in a Developmental Services Organization.</li><li>Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of co-occurring developmental disability and mental illnesses.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to use problem-solving techniques to identify and assess client needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies.</li><li>Knowledge of principles of case management theory and practice.</li><li>Service coordination experience including initial and ongoing assessments, goal setting, short and long-term care plan development, crisis intervention, progress monitoring, and individual financial management .</li><li>Proficient in MS Office.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience in community services and resources relevant to the specific client population.</li><li>Knowledge of Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression framework as well as an ability to articulate and implement Recovery Philosophies.</li><li>Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team.</li><li>Experience with group facilitation.</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li>Comfortable working with a broad range of client groups. Proficiency in keeping up-to-date records of client interactions, in accordance with program policies and guidelines.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to communicate with program evaluators and other stakeholders as appropriate, respecting client privacy and confidentiality.</li><li>Participate in case review, team meetings and peer support sessions.</li><li>Participate in team building processes to further develop team structure and dynamics.</li><li>Submit program related expenses, as per agency guidelines.</li></ul>EMPLOYMENT EQUITY: SJCH is committed to employment equity and encourages candidates from varied backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. It is our intent to have a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you require any accommodations during this application process, please let us know.COVID-19 considerations: St. Jude is a healthcare facility and follows all public health and Ministry of Health guidelines.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, CasualWork Location: In person

St. Jude Community Homes

Resource Worker, Dual Diagnosis

Mental Health &amp; Justice: Housing Support Services is seeking a full-time Housing Support Worker to provide housing support to individuals aged 16 or older who have a serious mental illness/concurrent disorder, are in conflict with the law, and living in the community. The Housing Support Worker will assist with the securing of appropriate housing within the community, liaise with landlords, and advocate on behalf of clients. Support and instruction will be provided to individuals as needed, to facilitate learning and maintaining activities of daily living which endeavour to prevent future involvement with the criminal justice system and retain housing. The Housing Support Worker will assist clients to develop their strengths, promote wellness and housing stability, and improve their quality of life.QualificationsCandidates must have a university degree/college diploma in social work or social service worker with experience in the mental health field and/or addictions and housing. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of related housing experience and must be registered or eligible for registration in a professional college or association. This position requires a valid driver’s license and the use of a reliable vehicle. The ability to provide French-Language services is an asset.The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Hamilton Branch is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples and persons with disabilities. CMHA Hamilton will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilites Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested.We thank all who apply, but only those selected for interview will be contacted. If the posting is still active, we will be accepting applications.

CMHA Hamilton

Housing Support Worker

JOB TITLE: Term Full-Time/Part-Time Housing &amp; Outreach Support WorkerREPORTS TO: Program Manager, Norland &amp; Ledger Supportive HousingDESCRIPTION:The Outreach Worker provides outreach and person-centred case managementto individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness to achieve their goals.SALARY RANGE: Grid 34 – HEU – Community SubsectorPay: CA$31.56 per hourEMPLOYEE CATEGORY: Full-Time, Term (Until March 31, 2026)NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 (one) vacancyHOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PMQUALIFICATIONS• A diploma or degree in Human Services OR an equivalent combinationof relevant education, training and experience, including lived experience.• 1+ years recent related work experience with vulnerable populations.• A valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and access to personal vehicle forbusiness related purposes.• Driver’s insurance &amp; abstract• Emergency First Aid• Naloxone certificate• Provincial Violence Prevention certification an asset.• Successful clearance of a criminal record and vulnerable sector checkSKILLS AND ABILITIES• Ability to engage in empowering, respectful, and non-judgemental rapportbuilding with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain constructive workingrelationships with tenants, landlords, community groups, governmentagencies and the public.• Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of Housing First Approach,trauma-informed care and harm reduction strategies.• Oral and written communication skills.• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.• Strong case management skills using person-centred planning.• Leadership skills.• Knowledge of mental health conditions, substance use, systemic barriers,and their impacts on individuals and the community.• Systems navigation and advocacy• Ability to operate related equipment.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Engaging clients to establish rapport which will assist them in attendingappointments, building skills for independence, or other client-identifiedgoals.• Connecting with unhoused guest’s in the building who are in need ofsupport services and who otherwise would not seek assistance.• Maintaining excellent relations with health and social servicesprofessionals such as workers with the Ministry of Social Developmentand Poverty Reduction, Canada Revenue Agency, PHS Mental Health,Burnaby Mental Health Services, City of Burnaby, IHART, BC Housing,Burnaby Substance Use Services, Burnaby RCMP, etc., and other nonprofit and community agencies involved in the provision of services.• Plan and take part in community building activities to create socialinclusion.• Is an active participant and member of the multi-disciplinary Housing andOutreach Program.• Facilitating a full assessment of client's housing and support needs, usingmandated assessment tools and templates.• Developing a person-centered plan with each client for the planning andpre-placement of the individual's tenancy and ongoing supportrequirements within the community.• Support with decluttering/dehoarding person’s served units, as well asteaching and modeling cleaning skills.• Monitoring the areas of daily living, financial, health, social supports andresource acquisition.• Performing housing searches, assisting clients to find and secure housing,submitting subsidy applications, and presenting clients to coordinatedaccess tables (internally &amp; externally) to effectively help people get intoappropriate housing• Maintaining positive relationships with landlords of private and societyoperated affordable housing, keeping up to date on availability of longterm housing, and working with team to find creative solutions to housingin challenging market conditions.• Maintaining accurate, up to date and appropriate records and ensuring alldata is current and captured in relevant databases.• Completes and maintains current files, case notes, Outreach TrackingSheets, daily intakes/discharges and relevant client information.• Completes agency required staffing documentation such as Comvidascheduling, leave requests, and expense claims.• Performs other related duties as required.***Keeping in line with our mandate of a low barrier approach, all of our sitesare animal friendly***Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractBenefits:• Casual dress• Mileage reimbursement• On-site parkingApplication question(s):• Do you have access to a reliable vehicle to use for work purposes?• Since our programs use a low-barrier approach, we have animals at oursites. Are you comfortable with this?Licence/Certification:• Class 5 Drivers License (required)• First Aid Certification (preferred)• NVCI Certification (preferred)Work Location: In person

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