Jean Tweed Centre

About Jean Tweed Centre

CASE MANAGER, RELEASE FROM CUSTODY (FULL-TIME, PERMANENT) Jean Tweed Centre is a leading, community based organization that provides a safe and supportive environment for women with substance use, mental health, and gambling concerns. Recognizing the diversity of women’s experience in today’s society, our programs seek to address a range of issues in a woman’s life that may contribute to substance use and gambling concerns. Understanding each woman’s experience within the broader physical, emotional, social, cultural and gender framework, we provide a client-centered approach to health. The Release from Custody Program provides support to incarcerated women through a women-centered approach focused on individual strengths and goals. This program provides access to support and connection to community resources upon release to assist incarcerated women with substance use and/or mental health concerns with the transition back into their community. We are available at local correctional facilities (primarily Vanier Centre for Women) and in the community to meet with women who may be eligible for this service and who are in need of assistance in developing a release plan and support as they transition back into the community The individual hired for this position will be responsible for: Service · Establish a comprehensive, holistic, individualized service plan with each client on caseload to support their transition back into the community. · Lead a collaborative wrap-around process to ensure comprehensive service coordination that reflects individual needs. · Provide case management support including counselling, outreach, on-going assessment, goal planning, referral, development of support systems, system navigation, etc. · Provide referrals and support to access substance use support, health and community-based services. · Support activities geared towards establishing and maintaining healthy lifestyles with emphasis on primary health care, mental health, relapse prevention, community engagement, capacity-building, conflict resolution, crisis management and life skills. · Support clients in self-advocacy and advocate on their behalf in the navigation for social services and access to health care systems. · Develop and maintain relationships with other service providers and community resources. · Participate in existing community and service networks. Administration · Complete required case notes, evaluations, and data entry reports in an accurate and timely manner. · Collaborate with supervisor to discuss job performance and establish professional goals. · Engage in ongoing staff development and personal learning as agreed to in performance reviews. Organizational · Conduct job responsibilities with a commitment to harm reduction, trauma- informed, women-centered and anti-oppressive practices. · Abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and work in a manner that is safe, reporting incidents immediately to direct supervisor. · Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Jean Tweed Centre. · Perform other duties as assigned in order to meet the overall goals and objectives of The Jean Tweed Centre. · Maintain a client service orientation including learning about and addressing client needs and concerns. · Work collaboratively including respect others, sharing information, consulting and celebrating shared successes. · Demonstrate accountability by holding self-responsible and following through on commitments. · Support inclusion and equity by respecting others, embracing diversity and addressing oppression. · Commit to continuous learning through professional development, giving and receiving constructive feedback and applying new skills. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, or a related discipline. · A combination of 3 years of work experience in the field of Mental Health, Substance Use, Criminal Justice and/or related field. · Expertise in providing counselling and case management to individuals who are experiencing or have experienced a complex history of mental health concerns, substance use, and involvement in the criminal justice system. · Working knowledge of best practices in mental health, substance use, harm reduction, trauma and the therapeutic relationship. · Working knowledge of psycho-social rehabilitation and recovery principles. · Working knowledge of trauma-informed practice, women centered principles and best practices for women and substance use. · Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, housing, health care and community resources in the Toronto area and related provincial resources. · Ability to work collaboratively in complex settings. · Ability to use a range of technological tools, e.g. online reporting systems, videoconferencing etc. · Ability to work independently with minimal day to day supervision. · Crisis intervention skills, with well-developed problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills. · Excellent oral and writing skills. STATEMENT OF INCLUSION: The Jean Tweed Centre recognizes and values the rich diversity of Canadian society and specifically the women, children and families we serve. We are committed to working from an inclusive and holistic anti-oppression framework to assist women and their families from various cultures, racialized groups, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities. The program strives to build a staff group that reflects the diversity of the community being served. Application deadline for COVER LETTER and RESUME: February 23, 2020 We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources at the above contact of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any material or processes used to ensure your equal participation. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Experience: nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

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