Employment Support Worker

6 months ago

Toronto, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch Full time

Employment Support Worker - Employment (Full Time - 1 Year Contract)

**The Role and Opportunity**:
The Canadian Mental Health Association is looking for an Employment Support Worker for the Employment Support Program. The Employment Support Worker is responsible to the Manager for the operation of CMHA Toronto Employment Services. This is done in keeping with the mission, strategic directions and client-centered focus of the Canadian Mental Health Association. The Employment Support Worker is responsible for assisting clients move through the employment process and to use the guidelines set out by the Individual Placement Supports (IPS) model of service.
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established and extensive community mental health organization in Canada. We identify and respond to Canada’s most pressing mental health priorities. At the national level, we push for nationwide system and policy change. At the community level, millions of people in Canada rely on CMHA’s extensive grassroots presence. Since 1918, CMHA has grown to provide mental health services and supports across Canada in over 330 communities. CMHA Toronto was, established in 1953. CMHA Toronto proudly provides services to over 10,000 clients per year, in 31 programs at 13 locations across the City of Toronto. Our services are delivered by a passionate and diverse team. Join us in providing high quality mental health and addictions services, advocating for a better mental health system, and providing education and mental health supports to clients across Toronto.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage a caseload of individuals with mental health issues seeking competitive employment in a number of employment sectors.
- Support and assist participants with developing and implementing an individualized employment action plan
- Provide employment, training, volunteer and community resources to clients.
- Provide Job Development services; identify and recruit potential employers, provide assertive outreach to the community, develop strategies to increase employment opportunities and establish and maintain positive employer relationships
- Assist clients with reporting income and communicating with ODSP and Ontario Works
- Meet targets as set out by funders
- Work in collaboration with community supports, family members and service providers
- Maintain employer/participant documentation and statistical data

SKILLS YOU BRING
- University and/or college degree in social services, rehabilitation, psychology, OT or another related field.
- Minimum 1-year experience working in a vocational/employment initiative
- Previous experience with employer outreach and job development
- Understanding and experience working with persons with mental health issues.
- Understanding of Supported Employment and IPS model.
- Ability to demonstrate a non-homophobic and anti-racism approach

WHY CHOOSE CMHA TORONTO?

If you care about mental illness and mental health and you have the right skills, then CMHA Toronto may be the place for you. We have a positive and fair workplace culture, where staff are provided with opportunities for learning and advancement. We are also big believers in wellness and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

- Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a predictable, secure monthly income upon retirement
- Work-life balance and flexibility - to ensure you have time for the things that matter to you
- Annual Professional Development Funding for career learning and advancement
- Work with like-minded, passionate individuals and make an impact on mental health service delivery
- Build genuine and authentic connections, with colleagues and clients, with the goal of making a difference

**Salary: $54,124 - $62,733 + 4% in lieu of vacation**

CMHA Toronto is committed to promoting a workplace culture of inclusion, openness, mutual respect, and a ‘no blame and accountable’ environment. Our staff report that they value the flexibility in work schedules and the work-life balance CMHA Toronto encourages. They appreciate the training and development opportunities provided to staff and the encouragement for continuous learning. Staff often comment on the sense of family and personal support that exists throughout the organization.

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