Case Manager, Psychogeriatric_FT-Contract

What You Will Do

• Assists clients in the development and implementation of a care plan tailored to the client’s needs and issues designed to improve quality of life. Identify and refer to resources specific to those needs and issues.
• Act as a liaison and client advocate among those involved with the client’s care including family, other caregivers, medical and other multi-disciplinary providers.
• Conduct assessments such as RAI and OCAN and provide timely and accurate record keeping and reports as required.
• Provide supportive counselling or referral and linkages to health care, programs, or service providers.
• Provide crisis management/intervention and assist in the development of crisis plans for clients.
• Develop and maintain respectful, trusting, and collaborative relationship with clients by applying Recovery-oriented and Psychosocial Rehabilitation principles in all interactions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and follow all other required policies and procedures.
• Consistently interact with clients, staff, family members, other community agencies and partners in a professional manner that reflects favourably on the organization.
• Attend and actively participate in all required training.
• Liaise, collaborate and coordinate with other professionals, service providers and partners.
• Complete other duties, from time to time, as assigned by the Coordinator and/or Program Manager.

What You Bring

• Completion of post-secondary education in social services/human services or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in providing support to vulnerable seniors and older adults with special needs including mental illness, addictions, and severe social isolation.
• Completion of Gerontology is an asset.
• Group counselling related to mental health, addictions, and related issues.
• Knowledge of community resources and support.
• An understanding of harm reduction, recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation principles, the therapeutic relationship, and an ability to come to an agreement with client on goals/priorities.
• Crisis intervention skills, with well-developed problem solving abilities and interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills and computer literacy, including MS word and Excel.
• Counselling, responding and assessment skills.
• Creativity and flexibility to approaches.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and interact with workers from a variety of agencies.
• Understanding of cultural competency and framework
• Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

What We Offer

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• E-learning program available all year round
• Starting vacation time above minimum standard,
• Additional paid personal and paid sick days
• Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
• Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
• Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program
• Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

• Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change.
• We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence.
• LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community.
• Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity.
• LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise.
• So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.

Note

• A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.
• This posting provides only a summary of the responsibilities and requirements for the position

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