1392: MENTAL HEALTH INTAKE WORKER

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Ontario is seeking a dedicated Intake Worker. This position involves managing operations related to children's mental health services and ensures that referrals are processed accurately. Candidates should have a strong background in human services and be prepared for significant travel throughout the District of Thunder Bay.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Christmas paid time off

EFAP available for employees and families

Benefit plan covering dental, healthcare, vision

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year Human Services Diploma required.
• Experience with CANS and CIMS is an asset.
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Search is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Access Network.
• Complete District Children's Mental Health referrals.
• Ensure intakes are distributed to the appropriate agency.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Child welfare experience

Education

Two-year Human Services Diploma

HBSW

Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate

Job description

• 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 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.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors

Total Positions

1

Wage

$26.48 To $33.54 Hourly

Hours/Week

32.5

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

6/17/2025

Start Date

n/a

Qualifications

• 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 the Access & District Mental Health Services Manager in 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.

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