Mental Health and Addictions Coordinator

1 week ago

Kitchener, Canada Thresholds Homes and Supports Full time

**Mental Health and Addictions Coordinator**

**Housing Support Services - Permanent - Full-time**

**Posting No. 24-01-315**

**Thresholds Housing Support Services (HSS) is seeking a full-time Mental Health and Addictions Coordinator, who will support individuals to engage in activities of self-determination, self-care, meaningful community engagement, leisure, overall health and wellbeing. This clinician will plan, develop, coordinate, and provide core community based services to clients including: intensive case management, employment support, activities of daily living, as well as improving social and interpersonal relationships. The MHA Coordinator will also provide consultation around substance use issues to the HSS team.**

**HOURS OF WORK**:The Mental Health and Addictions Coordinator will work thirty-five (35) hours per week, with the hours being flexible to the needs of clients. MHAC will participate, on a rotating basis, in the agency’s on-call system.

**SALARY RANGE**:$29.79 to $35.26 (Grade 3)

**Benefits**:

- **Float Holiday**:

- **Health and Dental Benefits**:

- **RRSP 5% matched after 1 year**:

- **Above ESA standard vacation entitlement**:

- **12 Sick days per year**:

- **Employee Assistance Program**

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-secondary degree in human services / human sciences or related field.Minimum three (3) years’ experience within the community the addictions and mental health field working with adults recovering from serious mental illness and/or addiction.
- Demonstrated ability of being a highly effective communicator with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Experience in supporting individuals experiencing acute crisis.
- Sound knowledge of community resources and the ability to liaise with community agencies, generic services, addiction and mental health professionals, specialized health care, recreation and leisure organizations, and vocational programs
- Ability to advocate and liaise with housing providers, landlords, boarding homes, shelter operations and operators of other housing facilities.
- Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, electronic record keeping and data collection systems.
- Strong assessment skills with a demonstrated ability to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions independently.
- Certification in First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and suicide risk assessment preferred.
- Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, relevant insurance and use of a reliable vehicle.
- Able to successfully complete and provide a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

**THRESHOLDS HOMES AND SUPPORTS**

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a community-based agency that promotes recovery and improved quality of life for people who are experiencing mental health and substance use issues by providing affordable housing and individualized, flexible support services through our wide-ranging programs offered throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Our staff are committed and passionate about what they do, and take pride in the difference they make in our communities. Our values include person-focussed, hope, recovery, self-determination, quality of life, integrity and collaboration. We also take time to recognize each other and have fun

**Thresholds offers a range of supports, including ACT, FACT, supportive and affordable Housing (group homes, congregate settings and community housing), Crisis Respite, case management, and more. We assist individuals across the Waterloo-Wellington region.**

**Equity Statement**

Thresholds Homes and Supports is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Thresholds Homes and Supports, Head Office location, is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $29.79-$35.26 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call

Application question(s):

- Why are you interested in working in a Community Mental Health and Addictions role?

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Community Mental Health and Addictions: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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