Transitional Case Worker

_**POSTING DATE**:_ _April 5, 2024 _**POSTING #**_162-24_(OPSEU)_
- **EXPIRY DATE**:_ _April 12, 2024_
- HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE_
- NOTICE OF VACANCY_
- **POSITION: TECH 5 - Transitional Case Worker**_
- **Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team**_
- **Primary Site: Clinton**_
- Temporary Part-time_
- ***:_
- The Tech 5 - Transitional Case Worker position is a 24/7 “Safe Bed” program in the Huron Perth district. In partnership with police services (both municipal and OPP), the Transitional Case Worker will assist the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team staff with the intake, assessment, and support for individuals entering the “Safe Bed” home. The position will assist with day-to-day needs, resource information, connection and referral for individual clients experiencing crisis situations. The Transitional Case Worker provides crisis intervention and a safe therapeutic environment for individuals to work through their crisis situations. The Transitional Case Worker provides the support and advocacy to assist these individuals to navigate the community support system while in the “Safe Bed” home. Staff will be expected to work from the Clinton “Safe Bed” home in this position and participate in the practical running of the home._
- **REPORTS TO**:_Manager, Outpatient Mental Health_
- **DATE REQUIRED**:_As soon as possible_
- **SALARY**:_$35.93 to 41.37 per hour_**QUALIFICATIONS**:_
- **Education**:_
- Required_
- Registered Social Service Worker or Addiction Counsellor
- Current registration with a regulated college in Ontario such as OCSWSSW
- Current licensure with appropriate college or association
- Extensive knowledge of the Recovery Principles and Recovery Model
- Completion of Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Preferred_
- Completion of a crisis intervention certificate program (preferred)
- Certification in Brief Solutions Focused Therapy (preferred)
- Completion of suicide training program (preferred)
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (preferred)
- _Current CPR and First Aid certification_
- **Experience**:_
- _Minimum 3 years current progressive clinical experience with individuals with serious mental illness and /or addictions in a health care setting and/or community-based setting_
- _Experience in responding to crisis situations with a variety of individuals in the community and/or hospital setting_
- **Abilities**:_
- _Demonstrated knowledge of issues faced by individuals in acute mental health/addiction distress and by individuals with severe mental health illness _
- _Knowledge of community services and mental health, addiction treatment and support programs_
- _Knowledge of mental health reform and values, principles of recovery, Mental Health Act, PHIPPA, Health care consent Act and Public Hospitals Act _
- _Demonstrated ability to conduct formal mental health and addiction assessment, short term crisis counseling and referral_
- _Personal transportation and hold a valid Ontario driver’s license_
- _Auto endorsement insurance for the purposes of patient transportation_
- _Demonstrated ability to complete treatment plans and crisis plans with the client, community partners and colleagues _
- _Self-directed, motivated team player with a commitment to ongoing professional development and client and family centred care_
- As a part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada. _

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $35.93-$41.37 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person