Job Description

Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin)

is pleased to partner with various agencies in Dufferin, to offer services to the local community at the new Dufferin based

Homeless and Addictions Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub.

HART Hubs are community-based care hubs designed to address mental health, addiction and housing needs for people experiencing homelessness. They provide integrated care, offering a wide range of services such as primary care, mental health services, addiction care and employment supports. With targeted community outreach and rapid referral pathways, HART Hubs aim to support individuals with complex needs, helping them recover, achieve housing stability, and inclusion.

Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

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 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 Up to 18 paid sick 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 $350 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals

We're looking for an Intensive Case Manager to join our team!

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Intensive Case Manager will provide brief mental health counselling and case management support and deliver time-limited, client-centered interventions.

Status:

Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Availability between 8am-9pm Monday-Friday, occasional weekend shifts between 8am-8pm. Note, this posting is for an active vacancy.

Salary:

$61,201.01 - $72,001.19 annually. (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)

Location:

This position is based out of 30 Centre St, Orangeville. Due to the nature of this program, this role is on-site and/or community based.

What You Will Do:

Collaborate in developing and implementing individualized wellness plans with clients Use standardized assessment tools designed to improve and/or stabilize client's physical and mental health Offer a strength-based approach that recognizes client's unique needs Provision of case management services including but not limited to assist with activities of daily living, conflict resolution, and crisis avoidance and mental health counselling Provide comprehensive, holistic, trauma-informed and person/family centered access to services that address the social determinants of health Partner with clients and their families as members of the health care team Develop and maintain a community resource network Refer to partnering organizations and provide linkages to community supports Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Understand and be able to integrate a philosophy of person and family centered care into daily responsibilities Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality care and service delivery based on the HART Hub Mission and Values Facilitate groups, including the creation of new groups as needed and acting as a back-up facilitator



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.

What You Need to Join Our Team:

Post-secondary education in Social Work, Health Services, Psychology or equivalent Minimum 2 years experience providing Mental Health case management or equivalent care Demonstrated knowledge of serious mental illness, concurrent disorders, and/or dual diagnosis, and experience with assessment Experience working within the homelessness sector Knowledge of evidence-based practice for mental health services Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence. Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework. Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc. Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset. Valid Canadian driver's license and access to an insured automobile in good repair A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report

Deadline to Apply: Tuesday October 28th at 5:00 PM

At the Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you'll not only assist people who are struggling, you'll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place - one person at a time.

Apply Now and EMPOWER your career!

CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to, First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations, ethno-racial communities, people with disabilities, *2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender diverse people, low-income communities, and all equity-deserving groups.

2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and a range of gender and sexual diversity categories not listed).*

Accessibility Statement

When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs. Should you have feedback, please email us at HRrecords@cmhapeel.ca

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

To streamline our recruitment process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team. This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidate's experience, skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process.

Next Steps

We thank all those who apply. 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.