Community Support Worker
7 days ago
Casual
Pay Scale
$27.19 /hour to $32.75 /hour
Pension and Benefits
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) including some benefits
Application Deadline
August 5, 2023 at 3:59:00 a.m.
About the Role:
The Community Support Worker (CSW) is the first point of contact for many new clients.
The CSW's overall objective is to assess client needs and connect the client with the resources to meet those needs within CCHC and /or in the broader community.
The Community Support Worker is part of Centretown Community Health Centre's Mental Health and Addictions team and works closely with the Centre's multidisciplinary Urban Health team to ensure wrap around services and care coordination for individuals with chronic health issues exacerbated by substance use disorders.
The Community Support worker is skilled at engaging clients; assessing care needs related to social determinants of health; initiating and following up with care plans; and working collaboratively with other care team health professionals.
The CSW's primary responsibilities are to navigate clients to the appropriate services (information and referral) and/or provide short-term support and intervention for clients requiring assistance (care coordination / crisis intervention / housing support / financial support / information and referral / short-term counselling/harm reduction/practical assistance).
The CSW proactively engages clients and ensures that clients are bridged to the appropriate services both internally (if applicable) and within the broader community.
The CSW, as with all CCHC staff, is responsible for addressing barriers to service and ensuring that each unique individual who walks through CCHC doors is met with dignity, and respect and are provided the resources to meet their needs.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Social Science or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Minimum three (3) years relevant experience
Training and competencies in the support of people struggling with opioid use disorders/polysubstance use disorders
Experience in providing case management services within a concurrent disorders framework
Thorough knowledge of social service resources within Ottawa
Thorough knowledge of rapid access to opioid management programs; Safe Consumption and Treatment Sites; Centralized Access for Addictions treatment services
Demonstrated ability to provide crisis intervention and support
Experience working with marginalized populations including: youth; LGBT2SQ+ individuals; newcomers; homeless; individuals with concurrent disorders; seniors
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of:
trauma-informed care
best practices related to concurrent disorders
harm reduction principles
recovery principles within mental health
LGBT2SQ+ issues / Trans Health services
Demonstrated understanding of and experience with Motivational Interviewing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility, excellent judgement and initiative
Ability to work some evenings and weekends
Language designation
- English: Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to communicate in French is an asset.
Start Date:
As soon as possible
How to "Express an Interest" for this Opportunity:
Please note the following:
- The file name for your resume should read: "(last name)_(first name)_ Resume"
- The file name for your cover letter should read: "(last name)_(first name)_ Cover Letter"
Centretown CHC has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, as such applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccinations to be considered for employment.
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