Liaison Worker

**Liaison Worker - Dual Diagnosis Transitional Rehabilitation Housing Program**:
**Position Details**:
**Department**: Fornsc Dual Diagnosis Transitional Housing
**Employee Type**: Regular, Full Time
**If Temporary, Number of Weeks**:
**Union**: Non-Union
**Openings Remaining**: 1

**Schedule**:
**Work Days**: Monday to Friday
**Time of Day**: Days
**Shift**: 7.5 hour
**This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites**: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

**Application Dates**:
**Opening Date**: 21/02/23
**Closing Date**: 28/02/23 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

**Position Description**:
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The Dual Diagnosis Transitional Rehabilitation Housing Program and Outreach Service provides services for people with developmental disabilities and concurrent mental health disorders who are in the Forensic system or at risk of entering the forensic system. Working in collaboration with the Ministry of Community and Social Services and a designated housing provider, the Liaison Worker is instrumental in facilitating communication between the housing facility and the hospital; and, coordinating the processes required to provide education and consultation to assist Developmental Sector agencies to work with and risk manage persons at risk of involvement in the justice system. The Liaison Worker will also be involved in the evaluation of this new initative as well as participating in research generated by this new model, as appropriate.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Social Work or related field required; Masters Degree preferred
- Regulated health professional (Social Worker, Registered Nurse or related health professional)
- Professional membership preferred
- Certification with CPMHN© preferred
- Maintains current working knowledge of relevant legislation, including: Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Public Hospitals Act, Long Term Care Act, Child and Family Services Act, PHIPA, and Excellent Care for All Act
- Knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, professional standards and guidelines, SJHH corporate and departmental policies and procedures, including successful completion of WHIMIS training
- Knowledge of documentation standards, privacy legislation, and health record management processes
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with mental health client populations served
- Demonstrated education and facilitation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an inter-professional team with exceptional interpersonal, advocacy, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Exceptional critical thinking and creative problem solving skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of the assessment and management of co-morbid medical disorders e.g. diabetes, metabolic monitoring etc.
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmental delays and interventions to reduce negative behaviours and associated risks
- Demonstrated knowledge of MSE (mental status examination)
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill related to crisis intervention and conflict resolution
- Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, critical thinking and strong team building skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of interpersonal and de-escalation skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of psychopharmacology, including current psychotropic medications and side effects
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
- Proficient computer skills for report writing, assessments word processing, workload measurement, and access to information
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and show initiative along with anticipatory problem solving
- Demonstrated understanding of Forensic Patients supervised under the Ontario Review Board, reporting requirements and risk assessment

**HOURS OF WORK**:
Monday-Friday, days

St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.

**PLEASE NOTE**:
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

**_ St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other._**
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the _Mission, Vision, and Core Values_ o