ABOUT US

St. Leonard’s Community Services Brantford has been an established part of the community for more than 50 years, and is accredited for our excellence in serving children, youth, adults, and families.

Our Values

These aren’t just “lip-service” to us – we work and live by them. If you do, too, we want to talk to you!

• Inclusive – we value everyone and their unique perspectives and journeys
• Compassionate – we care about our clients, our staff, partners, and the communities we serve
• Collaborative – we work together to support our clients and community
• Integrity – we hold ourselves accountable and are fair, trustworthy, and dedicated to our mission to empower people to achieve their vision of independence, health, and wellbeing
• Innovative – we are open to change and continuous improvement
• Genuine – we are honest, respectful, and authentic with our clients, each other, and our partners
• Optimistic – we believe that everyone can accomplish their goals

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT) and Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) provide response to persons in crisis and implement mental health and addictions intervention. Our mobile crisis team works with individuals and families to provide crisis resolution and prevention, ensure safety, and integrate ongoing supports.

As a Mental Health Specialist for these programs, you will:

• Provide a range of accessible services including assessment, intervention, and referral to address and prevent crisis
• Interpret, evaluate, and prioritize information gathered during assessment to assist with developing treatment, action, and safety plans
• Work in collaboration with police to respond to and assess crisis situations, transporting individuals to hospital as required
• Support triaging of referrals to ensure appropriate and timely response
• Work within the crisis team and broader addiction and mental health system to advocate for and support connection to ongoing supports, and build an effective community crisis response network
• Act as a key liaison with police services regarding knowledge exchange and relationship maintenance, and support Crisis Intervention Training for police services
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and clinical documentation

Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday with some evenings

Training: Initial comprehensive training related to all aspects of the role, as well as access to ongoing professional development

A note about COVID-19: Our Agency is committed to the safety of staff. We are following Public Health guidance on precautions regarding use of Personal Protective Equipment, screening of staff and clients, physical distancing, cleaning, hand hygiene, and testing. If you are selected for an interview, we will answer any questions you may have on the precautions currently in place.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Annual salary starting at $53,996 plus shift premiums and comprehensive benefits

The Perks

• A Fitness Benefit for gym memberships, exercise equipment and lessons for various physical activities for all staff and their families
• An Employee Assistance Plan for all staff and their families
• Full Time staff start at 3 weeks’ vacation
• 60 hours of Personal Leave Time per year for Full Time staff (pro-rated the first year)
• Fun events for all staff
• Participation in RSP/TFSA plans for all staff, with Agency pension match for Full Time and eligible Part Time staff
• Group health, vision, dental and travel insurance plans where premiums are 100% paid by the Agency for Full Time staff
• An Agency committed to ensuring your physical and mental health/safety is paramount

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related Social Services field
• Proof of current registration in good standing with a governing body such as Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or College of Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO)
• Highlight clinical experience working with individuals, groups and/or families affected by addictions and mental health conditions in your resume
• Experience assessing for safety risks and conducting safety planning and a demonstrated ability to apply relevant theoretical models when providing assessments to identify strengths, needs and level of risk, and case management
• Proficient in MS Office and be familiar with databases
• Access to reliable transportation
• Able to manage frequent and severe exposure to direct and vicarious traumatic stress
• Proof of vaccination against COVID-19
• Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment, however strong consideration is made to the type of offense

Start date: one year contract, November 2022-November 2023

Apply by: September 29, 2022

Reference: Temp FT Mental Health Specialist

St. Leonard’s Community Services Inc. is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wyandot, the Haudenosaunee, and some of the Ojibwa Nation. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. We also acknowledge that the settler population has been able to benefit from this beautiful land. We are all treaty members and will strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices.

The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its clients and staff. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellent community service and is committed to accessibility for all staff. The Agency seeks applicants who embrace our values and beliefs around respect for the dignity and diversity of our clients, staff, and community. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

The Agency encourages applications from all qualified individuals. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

Personal information submitted will only be used for the purposes of the competition in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $53,996.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings
• Monday to Friday

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