1267: ACCESS CASE MANAGER

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Ontario; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of Anishinabek children and families. As an Access Case Manager, you will play a vital role in implementing a comprehensive case management system, ensuring timely and effective support for families with children aged 0-6. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the community, providing essential mental health services and interventions. With a focus on cultural competency and collaboration, you will help coordinate services that truly make a difference. If you are passionate about community service and have the qualifications to back it up, this full-time role is your chance to contribute meaningfully to the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

OMERS Pension Plan

Generous Paid Vacation Time

Paid Time Off at Christmas

Flexible Work Schedule

EFAP for Employees and Families

Dental, Healthcare, and Vision Benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in social services or equivalent experience in children's mental health.
• 3+ years of case management and counselling experience with Anishinabek clients.

Responsibilities

• Implement case management system and ensure documentation on clinical files.
• Provide early intervention services for children aged 0-6 in collaboration with the access team.

Skills

Mental Health Case Management

Individual and Family Counselling

Developmental Assessments

Cultural Competency with Anishinabek Communities

Flexible Work Hours

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Services

Certification in CANS

Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate

Tools

Screening Tools

Documentation Systems

Job description

• Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Early Years Program Manager, the Access Case Manager is responsible for the continuous implementation of the case management system. This includes ensuring regular, appropriate documentation on all clinical files; screening and developmental assessments for waitlist clients; regular conferencing/reviews of relevant cases; and evaluating system effectiveness. A primary responsibility is to ensure the provision of case management and early intervention services for the 0-6 population in collaboration with the access team that is consistent with the philosophy, policies, and standards established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care. The access case manager will support with internal and external referrals to better support families coordinate services in a timely manner.

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Occupation Type: Social and community service workers

Total Positions: 1

Wage: $29.26 To $38.18 Hourly

Hours/Week: 32.5

Days of Work: n/a

Closing Date / Apply By: 12/17/2024

Start Date: n/a

Qualifications:

• A degree or related diploma in social services will be considered if complemented with clinical experience in children’s mental health focusing on ages 0-6
• Experience working with Anishinabek children, families and communities
• Minimum three (3) years mental health case management experience with clients
• Minimum three (3) years experience providing individual, family and group counselling, preferably with Anishinabek clients
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered
• Experience in developmental assessments and screening tools
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Early Years Manager in relation to service requirements
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle
• A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate is recommended
• Must complete and maintain certification in CANS and other relevant Ministry of Children and Youth Services Initiatives
• Ability to travel regularly to District communities