Cmhc, Trauma Specialist

Services and Housing In the Province (**SHIP**) is a Provincial leader in the broader public sector that builds strategic partnerships and programs that support the fundamental rights for Housing and Health Services throughout the Peel Region, Dufferin County, Region of Waterloo and surrounding areas.

Our commitment to increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness is at the forefront of every employee we hire. We value compassion, hope, inclusiveness, respect, and professionalism.

Our organization has supported the region for over 35 years and employs over 300 passionately engaged employees ranging from office administration, nurses, and service health specialists to housing specialists all dedicated to the community, clients, and families.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Trauma Specialist will be responsible for supporting and counselling SHIP clients experiencing trauma regarding its cause, symptoms, and treatment.

They will be a resource and advocate in their comprehensive understanding of crisis management and the impact of trauma on mental health and addiction challenges. They will be considered an expert on its treatment while collaborating with colleagues to determine appropriate plans of care.

Their main goal is to ensure that our clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, receive the best support possible to enable them to access and achieve independence in their own home, transitional housing program and daily activities

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate trauma related treatment plans
- Provide counseling to those with complex challenges
- Collaborate with colleagues by providing expertise, guidance, and consultation
- Facilitate and deliver programming to residents in a group setting (psychoeducational programming, life skill based programming, leisure based activities, etc).
- Offer motivational interviewing using the stages of change and a harm reduction philosophy
- Assist clients in developing and maintaining community supports, daily living, and social skills necessary to obtain independency in the community
- Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to carry out recovery and support
- Create and facilitate trauma and attachment groups
- Partner with clients and their families as members of the health care team
- Use standardized assessment tools within a community setting
- Develop and maintain a community resource network
- Refer to partnering organizations and provide linkages to community supports
- Provide comprehensive, holistic, person and family-centered access to services
- Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to carry out mental health recovery and support
- Understand and be able to integrate a philosophy of client-centered care into daily responsibilities
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality care and service delivery based on SHIP’s Mission and Values
- Ensure appropriate records are kept and ensure that statistical information is maintained as per agency standards
- Adhere to agency Health & Safety Program and the Client Safety Framework in the promotion of client safety
- Perform additional duties as required/delegated by Management

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Services, Health Services, or equivalent
- 3+ years’ providing treatment and support to individuals experiencing trauma
- 1+ years’ experience supporting Youth and/or the Homeless Population or equivalent
- Member of Ontario Association of Social Workers, College of Registered Psychotherapist, or equivalent is an asset
- Experience with GAIN-SS, ADAT, or full SPDAT is considered an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge of serious mental illness, concurrent disorders, and/or dual diagnosis, and experience with intake services
- Knowledge and best evidence based practice for trauma related mental health services
- Excellent assessment, risk management, and crisis intervention
- Expertise in collaboration with healthcare services
- Knowledge of MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
- A vehicle, valid driver’s license, and adequate insurance coverage
- Valid Certification in First Aid & CPR
- Training in ASIST and CPI

**Working Conditions and Physical Requirements**:

- Shifts typically Monday - Friday (7:30am - 4:00pm, 8:30am - 4:30pm or 1:00pm, - 9:30pm), but may vary depending on client needs.
- Able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
- Able to answer and communicate telephone calls and general computer use
- Able to answer and communicate telephone calls and general computer use
- Able to lift up to 20lbs (product, documents, etc.)
- Vehicle travel to sites for community engagement and open doors as required.

**Ship Values**:

- Compassion, Hope, Inclusive, Respect, Professional

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