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OverviewCASE MANAGER, GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTHNorth York Integrated Service Team (NY-IST)One (1) Bargaining Unit, Permanent, Full-Time PositionMonday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pmExisting VacancyCompensation: $34.11/hour About CotaCota is an accredited not-for-profit organization that has been providing community-based support to people living with mental health and cognitive challenges for over 50 years. At present, our wide array of services delivers much needed support to over 4,000 people/year who live with mental health challenges, psychogeriatric mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses and/or the experience of homelessness. These services include, but are not limited to, case management, supportive housing and adult day program services. A full listing of our services can be viewed on our website at https://cotainspires.ca/ Role OverviewThe Case Manager, Geriatric Mental Health provides case management support and care for the overall well-being of service users. The Case Manager will provide support to service users in their homes and community settings in North York Region. The TeamThe NY-IST Team is an interdisciplinary team of professionals that supports people with an Acquired Brain Injury, Developmental Delay, Mental Health and Psycho-geriatric service users as well as their families. The team works as one to support the complex healthcare needs of this service user population, their families and caregivers. Primary Responsibilities Review the referral information of applicants to the program Coordinate and participate in screening interviews with applicants and their respective referral sources Determine eligibility for the program and confirm acceptance of new service users into the program Develop a collaborative, supportive and therapeutic relationship with each designated service user for whom the worker is assigned primary responsibility Complete a comprehensive assessment of the nature of each service user's unique goals and needs through collaborative engagement with each service user and their respective support networks Provide guidance and assistance to each service user in relation to the development of both a personalized Client Safety Plan and a Recovery/Goal Plan Provide direct practical support, coaching and counsel to service users in their pursuit of identified goals and needs. These supports may include, but are not limited to: Assistance in acquiring shelter, food, income, ID and clothing Support in the development and maintenance of ADLs Assistance in developing a healthy support network Assistance in accessing primary health Assistance in accessing psychiatric care Assistance in developing personal skills in budgeting, medication management Developing harm reduction strategies in relation to substance use Assistance in the pursuit of educational/vocational interests Assistance in developing personal self-management strategies Assistance in accessing/securing safe/affordable housing Researching and/or identifying options for alternate/supplementary community services and supports as required/requested Assisting each service user in accessing and coordinating other supports, services and appointments Liaising with each service user's support network members as appropriate and where client consent has been obtained Assisting service users with emergency and/or crisis needs as required/appropriate Assisting in coordinating and facilitating group activities/events which foster service user engagement/participation, the development of social networks, and skill acquisition Coordinating the purchasing of necessary program/activity supplies, and accounts for purchases in accordance with program guidelines Participating in team meetings, providing input and ideas for improving services, efficiencies and ongoing program planning Documentation And Data Entry Documents all service user contacts/interactions in the appropriate service user chart according to COTA Health's documentation guidelines Enters data relating to service user interactions into COTA Health's database system according to data collection guidelines Assists with other data collection activities within the program, as determined by the Supervisor and/or Team Other Responsibilities Maintains current certification and/or up-to-date training in identified "Required Training" areas Adheres to all COTA Health's policies and procedures and follows established applicable program guidelines, procedures and practices Adheres to all applicable legislation, particularly the Ontario Human Rights Code Comply with all Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure every reasonable precaution is taken for the protection of workers and service users and that health and safety concerns or incidents are responded to promptly Works cooperatively, respectfully and constructively with service users, team members, management, other service providers, and external stakeholders Ensures that the confidentiality of service users, employees and COTA information is always maintained Undertakes other related and/or delegated duties, as assigned QualificationsEducation & Experience: A combination of a post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field and 4 years direct experience, assessed as being relevant to the specific target population being served A combination of BSW, MSW or other regulated health care professional designation and a minimum of 1 year direct experience, assessed as being relevant to the specific target population being served Knowledge & Skills: Excellent clinical knowledge relevant to the target population being served and/or unique role, as demonstrated through specialized training, or previous work experience Excellent clinical assessment/support skills relating to the specific target population Advanced understanding of the values and principles associated with Recovery Oriented/Client Centred service delivery Sound knowledge of community resources relevant to the target population being served and/or demonstrated ability to search for applicable resources/information Ability to design and implement group activities and facilitate group meetings. Advanced crisis management and dispute resolution skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). High level of computer literacy in relation to systems/applications used in the role (Word, E-mail, Internet) Good judgment and ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with others Consistent/ reliable and flexible Ability to recognize safety issues and follow safe work practices Demonstrated client-centred and customer focused approach Ability to solve problems and make recommendations to resolve issues Effective team player Sensitive to challenges experienced by marginalized population groups such as poverty, access issues, mental health and addictions Other Have access to a vehicle (Please note that access to a vehicle means owning, borrowing, or renting/hiring a vehicle at no cost to Cota.) BenefitsUpon successful completion of a three-month period of employment, permanent full-time and permanent part-time staff working more than 20 hours per week as well as temporary full-time (with a contract for at least 1 year) and temporary part-time staff (with a contract for at least 1 year and working more than 20 hours per week) will be eligible for employer-paid group insurance benefits. These employer-paid benefits will include: Extended health care Life insurance Accidental death and dismemberment insurance Dental care Travel assistance Vision care Permanent full-time and permanent part-time staff working more than 20 hours per week are also required to enroll in employee-paid long-term disability coverage. Application DetailsPlease complete the application below before January 30, 2026 at 4:00pm.We are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We recognize lived experience as a valuable form of knowledge and encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of experiences, identities, and perspectives - including those with lived experience of housing insecurity, mental health or substance use recovery, or engagement with community supports. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request. Additional InformationInterview Process: Cota may choose to conduct parts/all of the hiring process virtually. Please note that as part of maintaining an agile workforce, all Cota staff may be required to be reasonably reassigned to support the operational needs of our essential services.Screening Process: Please note that Cota uses AI to screen potential applicants for all roles.We would like to thank all those that apply; however, due to high volumes of interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Thank you, Cota's HR Department. Hope, Respect, Dedication, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation are key values of Cota. We are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, upholding dignity, and acknowledging each person's individual contributions and potential as an equal-opportunity employer. We uphold the Ontario Human Right Code and strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and others who provide various viewpoints. Cota ensures an accessible hiring process in line with the AODA principles, providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For any accommodation requests, please contact hr_recruitment@cotainspires.ca #J-18808-Ljbffr