Justice Case Manager

WHY JOIN CMHA-S/M?!

As a nation-wide organization, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. The CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service.

All Staff are Eligible for:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Paid Holiday Float Day
• Professional Development Opportunities

Full-Time Permanent Staff Receive:

• 8 Paid Sick Days
• 2 Paid Personal Days
• 3 Weeks Vacation (to start)
• Benefit Package

CMHA-S/M INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING – 24-12

Justice Case Manager

• Department:                        Clinical Services
• Employment Status:           Full-Time, Permanent
• Hours per Week:                 35 hours per week
• Work Location:                   111 Elm St. Sudbury, ON
• Union Membership:           OPSEU
• Posting Deadline:               Open until filled

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Justice Coordinator, the Justice Case Manager acts as a support person for individuals living with a Mental Health Illness who are in conflict with the law by:

• providing case management rehabilitation & support to referred individuals with a Serious Mental Illness
• diverting individuals out of the justice system while performing the following functions:
  • attending court, consultation to court & jail personnel
  • developing support & diversion plans
  • client & systems advocacy
  • symptom management & fitness assessments
  • supportive counselling, family/crisis support
  • screening & education
  • referrals to other community resources

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a Degree in a health or social services related discipline.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License & access to a reliable vehicle
• Minimum 1 year experience working in the mental health field
• Minimum 1 year experience working with adult consumers of mental health, families and forensic system.
• Knowledge of Mental Health legislation, Occupational Act: Health & Safety, Ontario Human Rights Code, Criminal Code of Canada and of the court system, Child and Family legislation, Tenant Protection Act and Long Term Care Act.
• Fluency in English is essential. Advanced conversational French is essential for these positions. Priority will be given to candidates who are bilingual in French and English as per our French Language Service Plan. If a position is designated essential bilingual and no bilingual candidates (both internal and external) meet the qualifications, unilingual candidates may be considered.
• Registration and/or Certification is required:
  • Registration, in good standing, with a regulating professional body (e.g. OCSWSSW), or working towards registration
  • Certification, in good standing, with a professional certifying organization* within health or social service fields (e.g. CPRRP from PSR Canada), or
  • Working towards towards one of the above within six months of hiring.

*Organization must have a written code of ethics, core values and standards that are consistent with those of CMHA-S/M.  Certification must require members to meet a core set of competencies, have a requirement for continuous learning to maintain certification and be approved by CMHA-S/M.

SALARY INFORMATION: 

• Bachelor-Hourly, Step 1: $26.77– Step 4: $31.49

*Successful candidates for this position will start at Step 1 of the salary grid.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: recruitment@cmha-sm.on.ca

• CMHA-S/M is an equal opportunity employer. CMHA-S/M follows AODA legislation and supports persons with disabilities with accommodations.  Please notify us if you have any accessibility requirements.
• Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this/these positions only.
• All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• We do not make assumptions about people’s pronouns and identity and are committed to creating an environment where it is safe to share and ask.