Job Title: Justice Case Manager – Release from Custody
Job Description: WHY JOIN CMHA-S/M?!
As a nation-wide organization, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. The CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service.
All employees must provide proof of full vaccination or valid medical exemption upon hire.
All Staff are Eligible for:
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Paid Holiday Float Day
• Professional Development Opportunities
Full-Time Permanent Staff Receive:
• 8 Paid Sick Days
• 2 Paid Personal Days
• 3 Weeks Vacation (to start)
• Benefit Package
CMHA-S/M JOB POSTING – 22-26
Justice Case Manager – Release from Custody
Department: Clinical Services
Employment Status: Full-Time Permanent
Hours per Week: 35 hours per week
Work Location: 111 Elm Street Sudbury, ON
Union Membership: This position is unionized with OPSEU Local 666
Posting Deadline: June 10, 2022 at Noon
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Justice Coordinator, the Justice Case Manager acts as a support person for individuals living with a Mental Health Illness who are in conflict with the law by:
• providing case management rehabilitation & support to referred individuals with a Serious Mental Illness
• diverting individuals out of the justice system while performing the following functions:
o attending court, consultation to court and jail personnel
o developing support & diversion plans
o client & systems advocacy
o symptom management & fitness assessments
o supportive counselling, family/crisis support
o screening & education
o referrals to other community resources
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QUALIFICATIONS:
• Completion of a Degree in a health or social services related discipline.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License & access to a reliable vehicle
• Minimum 1 year experience working in the mental health field
• Minimum 1 year experience working with adult consumers of mental health, families and forensic system.
• Knowledge of Mental Health legislation, Occupational Act: Health & Safety, Ontario Human Rights Code, Criminal Code of Canada and of the court system, Child and Family legislation, Tenant Protection Act and Long Term Care Act.
• Fluency in English is essential
• Bilingual requirements will be posted in accordance with the FLS Designation Plan. Bilingualism is required for 40% of positions. If a position is designated bilingual and no bilingual candidates (both internal and external) meet the qualifications, unilingual candidates may be considered.
• Registration and/or Certificaton is required:
Option a) Registration, in good standing, with a regulating professional body (e.g. OCSWSSW), or working towards registration
Option b) Certification, in good standing, with a professional certifying organization* within health or social service fields (e.g. CPRRP from PSR Canada), or working towards certification.
*Organization must have a written code of ethics, core values and standards that are consistent with those of CMHA-S/M. Certification must require members to meet a core set of competencies, have a requirement for continuous learning to maintain certification and be approved by CMHA-S/M.
Salary information:
Hourly: Step 2: $25.74 – Step 5: $30.28
Annually: Step 2: $46,845.16 – Step 5 $55,111.95
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
CMHA-S/M is an equal opportunity employer. CMHA-S/M follows AODA legislation and supports persons with disabilities with accommodations. Please notify us if you have any accessibility requirements.
Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this/these positions only.
All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We do not make assumptions about people’s pronouns and identity and are committed to creating an environment where it is safe to share and ask.
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Company/Organization Name: CMHA
Company Information: The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), founded in 1918, is one of the oldest voluntary organizations in Canada. Each year, we provide direct service to more than 100,000 Canadians through the combined efforts of more than 10,000 volunteers and staff across Canada in over 120 communities.
As a nation-wide, voluntary organization, the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. The CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service.
CMHA branches across Canada provide a wide range of innovative services and supports to people who are experiencing mental illness and their families. These services are tailored to the needs and resources of the communities where they are based. One of the core goals of these services is to help people with mental illness develop the personal tools to lead meaningful and productive lives.
About CMHA – Sudbury/Manitoulin
The Canadian Mental Health Association – Sudbury/Manitoulin (CMHA-S/M) was established in 1984 and is a not-for-profit organization with a volunteer board of directors.
The branch is mandated to provide services to individuals with mental health issues or a diagnosis of a mental illness (though it is not required) within the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts. Our purpose is to support healthy people and communities through advocacy and the provision of safe, inclusive and accessible mental health and addictions services.
CMHA is primarily funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and also receives funds from the Ministry of Child & Youth Services and the City of Sudbury.
Posting Date: 06/03/2022
Closing Date: 06/10/2022
Website: https://sm.cmha.ca/get-involved/careers/
Contact Phone Number: 705-675-7252
Contact Email: [email protected]