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Acts as specialist consultant to, YWCA Elm support team, Jean Tweed Centre case managers, YWCA permanent housing and tenants in the area of innovative community engagement and capacity building with marginalized and mixed communities;
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Develops, implements and evaluates workshops, groups and individual supports that incorporate and understanding of residents' mental health, addictions, and woman abuse issues, with attention to the value of peer supports in the Indigenous, youth, and supportive housing sub-communities;
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Acts as a resource in sharing the skills and knowledge base related to clinical mental health issues, including conducting assessments related to mental health, trauma, suicide risk assessments, and level of capacity for independent living for the purposes of determining eligibility and service planning;
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Develops and delivers programming specifically designed to promote health outcomes by supporting residents to develop and use skills to reduce harm, effectively manage their mental health symptoms, communicate effectively with health care providers about their medications and underlying health conditions, and promote stability and safety for themselves and the community;
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Assists the Intake Coordinator and Jean Tweed Centre Case Managers with the intake and move-in orientation processes, including providing assessments related to mental status, addiction and level of ability to live independently;
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Supports case management staff to develop and implement a service plan to support mental health goals, stress and mental health management strategies, social and creative engagement, and self-efficacy skills.
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In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through the completion of a clinically supervised undergraduate degree (e.g. BSW); MSW an asset (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
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Registration with ontario college of social workers and social service workers required;
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3 to 5 years' experience demonstrating clinical skill in engagement, assessment, counselling and group work with an in-depth understanding of trauma, mental health and concurrent addictions, and their effects on women and children from a trauma informed and harm reduction framework;
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Thorough working knowledge of the diagnostic criteria in the DSM (diagnostic and statistical manual) in addition to an anti-oppression and feminist analysis of women and mental health /concurrent addictions issues;
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Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in providing support to women living with experience of precarious housing, poverty, violence/trauma, mental health/concurrent addictions issues to develop strategies for successful tenancy and successful recovery goals;
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Demonstrated ability to deliver programming that recognizes and values cultural identities (ethno-racial, LGBTQ, e.g.) And creates opportunities for strengthening community through sharing and building understanding and respect;
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Training and experience supporting peer-led initiatives or conflict resolution an asset;
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Counselling approach that is flexible, de-escalates tension, teaches conflict resolution and is focused on success;
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Ability to deliver culturally sensitive services in a multicultural environment;
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Knowledge of the residential tenancies act, Ontario mental health act, Ontario human rights, and other relevant legislation;
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Experience using body-based awareness practices or other experiential activities to promote health and mental health outcomes;
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Knowledge and understanding of supportive housing, community development, advocacy, child development and parenting would be an asset;
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Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of workshops and groups;
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Demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiating skills;
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Ability to handle crisis situations effectively both in person and by telephone;
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Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and use of supervision;
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Research or evaluation skills and application to clinical practice an asset;
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Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills;
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Ability to maintain a positive approach and a professional manner at all times;
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Knowledge of a second language an asset;
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Lived experience related to the effects of mental health and concurrent disorders an asset.
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Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
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Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
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Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer's contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
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Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
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Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development
