Diversion Worker

2 weeks ago

Kenora, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association Full time

**Full-Time, Diversion Worker**
**Kenora Emergency Shelter**

**Qualifications**:
BSW preferred, or demonstrated equivalent
Knowledge of mental health and mental health problems/difficulties, concurrent disorders, dual diagnosis and brain injuries
Applied knowledge of community resources and agencies
Knowledge of issues related to poverty and homelessness
Networking skills and outreach skills
Ability to assess dynamic risk
Highly developed communication skills
Assessment, case management, advocacy, counselling, and recording skills
Understanding and applied knowledge of Recovery Model, Brief Therapy, Strengths Perspective, Harm Reduction, Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Housing First
Activities of daily living, problem solving skills and ability to teach and model these skills for clients
Cultural Competence for Diverse populations
Ability to work independently
Professionalism in the performance of duties
Cultural Competence
Understands Trauma-Informed approaches
Computer literacy

**Duties**:

- Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
- Assertive engagement with clients of the Kenora Emergency Shelter to connect them to services (only applies to those patrons who have been within the Kenora Emergency Shelter for 14 days or more within a month)
- Assess individuals housing needs using the VI-SPDAT
- Screening of patrons through the use of the OCAN
- Collaborate and cooperate with housing providers and landlords within the Kenora area
- Works with the client, case manager, and landlord to develop a personalized service plan
- Continuous assessment of risk related to the clients housing
- Individualized planning and strategies to support the achievement of housing goals and objectives
- Advocacy of linking clients with appropriate housing services, supports and resources in order to meet the goals and objectives of the housing plan
- Make appropriate recommendations for supports and services
- Consult and collaborate with community partners to support recovery planning for clients
- Individualized needs assessment developed in consultation with the client
- Continuous assessment of risk
- Individualized Recovery Planning and strategies to support the achievement of goals and objectives
- Conducting regular formal or informal evaluation of client satisfaction, achievement of goals, reassessment of service requirements and or needs in consultation with the client
- Coordination of wrap around services as assessed for client need
- Direct provision of side by side support with clients where appropriate
- Provision of supportive counselling where appropriate
- Assist clients and provide modeling for problem solving and priority setting
- Provide service navigation to clients
- Once housed and wrap around supports in place for 3 months involvement will be terminated
- Maintenance of client files consistent with policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
- Participation in staff meetings and other meetings as directed by the Clinical Service Hub Team Lead & Chief Executive Officer
- Collection and maintenance of statistical information and keeping appropriate records of direct and indirect service
- Outcome monitoring and evaluation
- Professionally representing Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
- Drafting all necessary correspondence and reports regarding clients
- Participation in administrative and office functions, including ongoing maintenance of office space
- Participation in educational and professional development opportunities
- Participate on specific Committees or task or work groups as assigned by the Team Lead
- Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
- Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staff members
- Support an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services
- Responsible for self-care
- Other duties as directed

**Please submit resume by March 24th, 2023, attention to**:
**Hiring Committee**
**Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch**
**227 Second Street South, 2nd Floor**
**Kenora, Ontario P9N 1G1

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