Gateway Residential and Community Support Services of Niagara<\/h3>\n
CTO Transitional Worker<\/h4>\n
Vacancies:<\/strong> 1<\/p>\n
Wage:<\/strong> $25.09-$28.46<\/p>\n
Hours per Week:\u00a0<\/strong>35<\/p>\n
Employment Terms:<\/strong> Contract<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Preferred University Degree in Social Services, with two years\u2019 experience in Mental health, addictions or homelessness.<\/li>\n
College Diploma in Social services with five years\u2019 experience in mental health, addictions or homelessness.<\/li>\n
College Diploma in related field with 10 years\u2019 experience in mental health, addictions or homelessness.<\/li>\n
Experience working with people experiencing homelessness.<\/li>\n
Experience working with Community Treatment Order Programs is an asset with a sound understanding on how to support individuals with mental health concerns, systems advocacy, supportive counselling, crisis prevention and intervention experience.<\/li>\n
A valid G drivers\u2019 license with a reliable vehicle and permission to carry rider attached with $2-million liability.<\/li>\n
Valid CPR Certificate\/First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training.<\/li>\n
Evenings and Weekends may be required.<\/li>\n
Knowledge of the health care delivery system including community treatment orders\/mental health ACT.<\/li>\n
Knowledge of homelessness service system and outreach community resources.<\/li>\n
Respect and protect client rights, including their right to independence, autonomy, and self-determination; their right to choose and practice individual values, beliefs, religion, and culture.<\/li>\n
Good organizational, problem solving, time management and prioritizing skills.<\/li>\n
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.<\/li>\n
Excellent interpersonal skills with good oral and written skills.<\/li>\n
A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.<\/li>\n
Computer literacy, including effective working skills of CRMS, HIFIS, MS Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Outlook Calendar.<\/li>\n
Experience using OCAN, LOCUS or SPADAT is an asset.<\/li>\n
Understand and work within a person-centered approach, maintaining political and cultural sensitivity.<\/li>\n
Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to staff and client privacy.<\/li>\n
Demonstrated ability to function within and contribute to a fast-paced team environment.<\/li>\n
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional education.<\/li>\n
Ability to work under minimal supervision.<\/li>\n
Bilingual would be an asset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Responsibilities\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Provide treatment and support to persons suffering from severe and persistent mental illness through a comprehensive plan of community-based treatment that is less restrictive than being detained in hospital.<\/li>\n
Facilitate linkages to and collaborate with needed and wanted community services, support, and resources, providing client-centered advocacy to facilitate access to and modification of existing resources to meet individual needs.<\/li>\n
Develop a comprehensive and client-centered community treatment plan in consultation with key stakeholders (e.g., physicians, clients, substitute decision-makers, community agencies). Ensure the plan is practical and has good potential for success.<\/li>\n
Identifying Individuals who are ready for or aim for graduation and decreasing supports from a CTO.<\/li>\n
Monitor and evaluate clients\u2019 progress.<\/li>\n
Provide transitional and goal planning.<\/li>\n
Ensure client safety, encourage empowerment, and provide crisis resolution and prevention within a recovery framework.<\/li>\n
Collaborate with substitute decision-makers (SDMs) and family members within the CTO Order.<\/li>\n
Provide family education and report\/consult any issues to the CTO team and team lead.<\/li>\n
Assist individuals in establishing and maintaining an independent and stable living situation.<\/li>\n
Work one-on-one with clients in various settings (e.g., home, coffee shop, and workplace). Provide 2-3 visits per week to clients who require ongoing support.<\/li>\n
Ensure all necessary referral documents (e.g., ODSP\/OW\/) are completed.<\/li>\n
Ensure all agency documents are completed (e.g., CRMS\/OCAN).<\/li>\n
Work with clients to make partnerships with health care providers e.g. medication clinics, family physician, pharmacies and include psychosocial rehabilitation strengthening and establishing relationships.<\/li>\n
Advocate for clients\u2019 needs and well-being.<\/li>\n
Work within an Intensive Case Management model.<\/li>\n
Build therapeutic relationships and develop individualized support plans.<\/li>\n
Advocate for clients within the system and teach life skills and provide supportive counseling.<\/li>\n
Attending psychiatric appointments with clients.<\/li>\n
Offer crisis intervention as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This position description reflects the general duties of the position, but it is not intended to be a detailed description of all duties that may be inherent in the position. The Community Treatment Order \u2013 Transition Worker may also be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned.<\/em><\/p>\n