INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: Open until Filled

Case Manager – Addictions Supportive Housing

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Job Status: Permanent
Base office: Sundridge
Competition #: 70-22

Purpose of the Position: The Case Manager provides assistance on a day-to-day basis through a continuum of functions that can include: initial and ongoing assessment, treatment planning and ongoing adjustments as required, community treatment, referral and integration of required services, life skills enhancement, advocacy, personal care coaching, self-efficacy promotion, and collaboration with other service providers. The Case
Manager will assist service users to maintain stability in the community through intensive case management services designed to address problematic substance use/concurrent disorders as well as their accommodations according to their needs and choices. The Case Manager will facilitate help to service users with problematic substance use issue (s) who are currently homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or who are being released from a community setting (e.g. hospital) and require housing.

Education and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health science discipline relevant to the position. Equivalency may be considered for a combination of educational experiences. Examples of equivalency include: o Addictions: Diploma in human services/health sciences PLUS post-diploma specialization in addictions o Mental Health related diploma with relevant work experience PLUS registration with a regulated health professional college

Broad knowledge of addictions treatments and explanatory theories, homelessness, mental illness, and community resources

Experience in providing individual, family, and group therapy and supporting persons with complex needs in varying stages of change

• Experience in providing practical assistance, basic life skills counselling, supportive counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and group work, including mediation and conflict resolution

Ability to identify issues (practical, individual and interpersonal) and use related problem solving skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure or deadlines, with constant interruptions or unpredictability
• Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively within a team environment in a rural setting
• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, the Internet, and data management software
• A willingness to serve clients within the communities of the District of Muskoka and Parry Sound
• A valid Ontario G or G2 driver’s license, a safe and reliable means of transportation, and appropriate insurance for work purposes on your vehicle with a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage.
• Bilingual in French/English language considered an asset
• Work schedule may include days/evenings/weekends and statutory holidays.

Salary scale: $28.41to $37.20 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience
Benefits include: Comprehensive benefit plan and enrollment in a Registered Retirement plan with HOOPP where contributions start on date of hire.

Please note that we are a scent-free organization.

You are invited to submit your application by quoting competition number 70-22 to:

The Hiring Committee

Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch
173-202 Manitoba Street

Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1S3

Telephone (705) 645-2262 Fax (705) 645-7473

Please note: CMHAMPS is committed to achieving 100% compliance with its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy.
Eligibility for new employment with the CMHAMPS is full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment or documentation of accommodation obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code or a medical exemption from a primary care or specialist health care provider resulting in a non-vaccination status.

To be considered fully vaccinated, an individual must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine, or a combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by the World Health Organization (e.g. two doses of a two-dose vaccine series or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series) and received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to commencement of employment.

Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka – Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace.

Qualified consumers/survivors and/or family members are encouraged to apply

We retain all applications submitted for one year after the closing date of this posting for consideration in any future postings.

As part of our commitment to Accessibility, if you wish this information in a different format, please contact our office at 705-645-2262

If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to the interview if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $28.41-$37.20 per hour

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