Mental Health Streamlined Access Worker

2 days ago

Aurora, Canada Your Support Services Network Full time

**About the Organization**

Are you interested in making a difference?
Are you looking to instill hope and inspire change?

Your Support Services Network (YSSN) is a non-profit charitable organization that offers competitive compensation packages. We also know that a job is more than a pay cheque. We offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they've helped people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, complex support needs and their families or caregivers find meaningful connections to help them live their best life.

**Employees can take advantage of many opportunities**:

- A Hybrid work arrangement that blends work from home with time in the community or office and the ability to flex or compress your work hours.
- A commitment to providing our employees with internal career opportunities through lateral position changes in our growing programs.
- In-house training, and external training for courses related to employees' current positions or to prepare them for other roles within our organization.
- A commitment to furthering our efforts in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging through an active Steering Committee.
- Recognition programs including long-term service awards and idea recognition.
- An active Wellness Committee that promotes and organizes yoga sessions, mindfulness moments, fun contests, lunch-and-learn events and seminars.

We didn't become one of Canada's top non-profit employers of choice without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and a commitment to wellness.

**Description**

**One Full-time Contract to March 31, 2025 **(with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent)

Streamlined Access provides coordinated access to 26 different mental health, addictions and dual diagnosis services (mental health and developmental disability) in York Region and South Simcoe.

The Mental Health Access Worker is responsible for the provision of a centralized access response for adults with a serious mental illness, addiction and/or dual diagnosis to the mental health system. The Access Worker conducts psychosocial assessments to determine the support needs of individuals who are experiencing symptoms of mental health, addictions, or a dual diagnosis. Once the support needs of the individual are determined, the Access Worker will connect the individual to services and make outbound referrals for services not accessed through Streamlined Access.

The Access Worker will liaise with outreach workers, hospital social workers and crisis workers, shelters, primary care providers, municipalities, emergency services and community mental health workers, to support individuals on accessing the supports requires for recovery.

**Position Requirements**
- Bachelor degree in Social Work or a related discipline (ie Psychology etc.)
- Registration with a professional body is required (ie Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers)
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings is required
- A minimum three years related experience required
- Counseling, crisis prevention and intervention experience
- Demonstrated time management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience working with individuals having serious mental illness is essential
- Broad experience with individual, family and systems advocacy
- Proven ability to exercise superior judgement
- Demonstrated change management skills and ability to adapt to the ever-changing nature of the Social Services sector
- Experience with assessment and prioritization tools such as Locus, Gain SS, VI-SPDAT and OCAN are considered an asset
- Francophone or second language is considered an asset
- The successful applicant will be required to provide a police clearance that meets agency standards
- A valid G driver’s license, business use insurance, and reliable vehicle are required for this position.

**Posting Closes**:Friday, November 29 at 4:00 pm EST
**Starting Hourly Rate**: $34.26
**Office Hours**:Monday - Friday - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
**Office Expectations**: 1 staff in daily for team coverage, meetings, and trainings when required.

**EOE Statement**

At YSSN, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and respectful workplace where diversity and inclusive approaches are recognized assets.

Our Vision
A Meaningful Life for All: Relationships, Community, Well-Being.

Our Mission
Communicate. Connect. Collaborate.

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