24/7 Mental Health Housing Specialist

Canadian Mental Health Association; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Mental Health Association HKPR in Peterborough seeks Mental Health Housing Workers for the HART Hub. The role delivers community-based mental health and housing supports within a 24/7 program, requiring rotating shifts, overnights, and weekends.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, develop treatment goals, facilitate housing transitions, document plans, and coordinate care with partners. Preference for related degree and clinical training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social/health sciences preferred.
• Post-secondary diploma with significant, demonstrated experience may be considered.
• W.H.M.I.S. training is asset and may be required.
• Infection prevention & control training is asset.
• First Aid/CPR training appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the HART Hub multi-disciplinary health team.
• Complete comprehensive and ongoing assessment of client need.
• Assess risk and develop safety plans with identified supports.
• Assist with identifying support needs and develop treatment goals.
• Provide support with system navigation (health, housing, finances, legal, education, employment).
• Advocate for clients and coordinate with community resources.
• Complete crisis plans and ensure communication with supports.
• Facilitate referrals and coordinate case planning with clients.
• Attend team meetings and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Mental health support

Housing stability

Documentation

Interagency liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social/health sciences

Post-secondary diploma with significant experience

W.H.M.I.S. training

Infection Prevention & Control training

First Aid/CPR

Tools

EMHware

Job description

Canadian Mental Health Association HKPR in Peterborough seeks Mental Health Housing Workers for the HART Hub. The role delivers community-based mental health and housing supports within a 24/7 program, requiring rotating shifts, overnights, and weekends.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, develop treatment goals, facilitate housing transitions, document plans, and coordinate care with partners. Preference for related degree and clinical training.