Casual Case Manager, Ci Housing

**Position**:Casual Case Manager **Competition Number**:2024-010***
**Hours of Work**:Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

(Flexibility Required)***
**Reports to**: Program Manager,

Housing Services***
**Location**:Kingston** Hourly Rate**:Pay Band 6

$ 31.27 - $ 36.33
**Job Status**:Casual** Union/Non-Union**:OPSEU/SEFPO Local 489**
**- We are seeking Case Managers who are enthusiastic and passionate about opportunities to work with individuals in the _
- community. These staff are key members of Comprehensive Integrated (CI) Housing, which operates on a 24/7 basis. These _
- roles contribute to the support of our clients in providing invaluable services to individuals with addictions and/or mental _
- health concerns within the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington communities. _
- within the Addiction and Mental Health field. All of our vacancies are first posted internally, giving existing staff the _
- opportunity to be considered first. This includes our permanent positions that seldom are posted externally, due to high _
- levels of internal interest. _
- In addition to the fulfilling sense of giving back to the community, AMHS-KFLA also offers a competitive benefit package to _
- permanent full-time staff which includes the following: _
- _Extended Healthcare and Dental Benefits _
- _Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, with optional added levels of coverage _
- _Dependent Life (dependents/spouse covered at no additional cost) _
- _Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) _
- _Paid time off entitlements (sick time, vacation, wellness leave, family/personal leave)
- **Job Summary**:
The Case Manager works as a member of an inter-professional team and is responsible for providing case management
services to individuals with a serious mental illness who are living in the community in a 24/7 residential environment.
This position works in close partnership with acute care hospitals and community service agencies to provide assessment,
intervention, supportive counselling, service coordination and follow-up to adults, 16 years of age and older. All services
are provided in accordance with the mission, vision, values and established protocols of the Agency.

**Minimum Qualifications: -**
University Degree in a health-related discipline.
- Three years relevant experience providing services to individuals who live with a serious mental illness and/or

addictions issue, preferably in a community setting.
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) an asset.
- Certification in First Aid and CPR an asset.
- Experience working within a case management model, preferred.
- French Language proficiency considered an asset.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -**

mental illness, within a client-centred approach.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of mental health symptoms, issues, psychotropic medications and associated side

effects.
- Knowledge of issues related to addictions an asset.
- Knowledge of and the ability to incorporate best-practices in community support for individuals living with a serious

mental illness.
- Knowledge of and the ability to incorporate best practices in crisis intervention techniques.
- Demonstrated assessment and crisis intervention skills with broad knowledge of emergency mental health and crisis

stabilization.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
- Ability to effectively utilize community resources and supports to meet the needs of individuals.
- Ability to work under pressure within a changing environment.
- Working knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act,

and other relevant legislation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively engage community services and individuals,

increasing awareness of services.
- Well-developed problem-solving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Basic proficiency in computer skills; MS Office preferred. Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have regular access to a reliable vehicle and provide proof of
$2,000,000 vehicle insurance. Incumbent may be required to transport clients.
- Required to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to hire.
- **Casual Positions**: Ability to work flexible hours, including evening, night, weekend, on-call and holiday work. Required

to accept a minimum of one shift per month to maintain employment.
- contribute to the diversity of our community and enhance our ability to provide quality services to our clients.- We are committed to accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the _
- recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources to discuss your individual accessibility needs._**_
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- Please submit a resume and cover letter