SUMMARY:
The Community Support Counsellor--Recovery Support works directly with program clients to support their goal achievement and reintegration into the community. The Community Support Counsellor--Recovery Support works collaboratively with the members of the interdisciplinary early intervention in psychosis team to provide support and advocacy for clients and the friends/families of clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant education (e.g. Psychosocial Rehabilitation Certificate, Social Service Worker Diploma, or a degree or diploma in a social-services or health-related field) is required.
• Lived experience with the mental health system is a significant asset for this position
• Knowledge and experience working in a community-based setting with young people experiencing serious mental health problems
• Knowledge and experience with connecting clients to community resources, including: housing, social, financial, educational, vocational, and recreational resources
• Knowledge of the unique developmental issues of adolescent/young adult clients and their families
• Knowledge and experience working with clients with substance use issues
• Knowledge and experience in early intervention in psychosis is an asset
• Experience facilitating groups would be an asset
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational and written skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to model advocacy skills and coach clients to acquire these skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative partnership with clients and with the program’s interdisciplinary team
• Strong knowledge of and comfort using the public transportation system would be an asset
• Computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint would be an asset
• Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR Certification, or willingness to become certified within six months

RESPONSIBILITIES

Some key duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing direct care to clients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, including:
• Introducing the program to all clients and ensuring the completion of the Ontario Common Assessment of Need (OCAN)
• Establishing a shared purpose of the recovery support relationship with individual clients based on the client’s goals and needs
• Providing psychosocial support, assistance, and accompaniment in the following key areas: housing, finances, transportation, healthy living, and advocacy.
• Assisting the interdisciplinary team with client goals related to work, school, volunteering, and recreation/social activities as required.
• Developing, implementing and coordinating a peer mentor program that matches mentors with clients/families to engage in activities together that assist with recovery goals
• Attending regular program meetings as required
• Participating in research and education as required

HOURS OF WORK : Monday - Friday

Union staff, who choose to submit their application through hard-copy mail, fax or email will need to submit their application (ONA & CUPE; with an accompanying resume) to Recruitment before 4 p.m. on the Closing date of the posting.

To submit your resume for this job, select ‘Apply for this Position’. St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All positions will comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety.
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - 10 months ago