1392: MENTAL HEALTH INTAKE WORKER

Northwest Employment Works; Nipigon Township; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community care organization in Nipigon seeks an Intake Worker to manage operations of the Access Network. The position involves handling mental health referrals and requires a minimum two-year Human Services Diploma. Candidates should possess relevant experience and a valid driver’s license, with a focus on delivering quality services in line with community needs.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan available

Competitive salaries

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

Flexibility for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience working with Child & Adolescent Needs & Strengths (CANS).
• Experience with Client Information Management System (CIMS) considered an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Access Network.
• Complete District Children’s Mental Health referrals.
• Distribute completed intakes to appropriate agency(s).

Skills

Crisis intervention

Child welfare experience

Education

Two-year Human Services Diploma

HBSW (preferred)

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Hybrid work schedule
• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• 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 Location:Nipigon, ON

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Access & District Mental Health Services Manager, the Intake Worker is responsible to manage the day to day operations of the Access Network and will ensure that completed intakes are distributed to the appropriate agency(s) for further processing. All services provided must be consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

The primary responsibility of this position is to complete all District Children’s Mental Health referrals using Agency and Ministry documentation.

Extensive travel throughout the District of Thunder Bay will be required.

Salary:$26.48-$33.54 hourly

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum two-year Human Services Diploma is required. HBSW is preferred.
  experience working with the Child & Adolescent Needs & Strengths (CANS) and Client Information Management System (CIMS) would be considered an asset ;
  crisis intervention experience would be considered an asset.
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications, but who possess an appropriate combination of child welfare experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.
• satisfactory Criminal Records Search;
• a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate is recommended;
• ability to work flexible hours as determined by theAccess & District Mental Health Services Managerin relation to service requirements;
• travel substantially in the communities and around the District of Thunder Bay
• must posses a Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle.

Hours of Work:32.5 weekly

Please apply directly athttps://www.dilico.com/careers/

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6

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