CMHA·Aurora, Ontario
The Case Manager provides individualized support to help clients find housing, integrate into the community, and maximize their independence using a Housing First model. They perform comprehensive assessments and collaborate with clients to develop long-term goals and action steps for recovery.
*internal and external posting
Why work for CMHA York Region?
We deliver quality mental health and addictions services that promote recovery and health, and end stigma.
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$56,444 to $68,429 per annum. *Candidate experience will be considered when determining the starting salary.
Contract, full-time, working 35 hours a week. Contract ending March 31, 2028. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
July 23, 2026.
An existing vacancy.
We are hiring a Case Manager in our Housing First! This individual will be considered a housing specialist for the team!
As we continue to grow our team, we are looking for a Case Manager. If you are a collaborative, innovative individual who is interested in helping people recover from a mental health barrier, increase their independence, and find housing in York Region and South Simcoe, then this role is for you!
that you are passionate and committed to helping end homelessness for individuals who have not had a home for a long time, you understand the barriers that people have to overcome to help people find and keep a home, and you respect and admire the determination and courage it takes to make positive changes when faced with multiple complex barriers, please apply below!
The successful candidate be required to work out of the Aurora Office located at 15150 Yonge Street, Aurora, Ontario, and will be required to travel extensively within York Region & South Simcoe for client meetings, staff training and meetings.
The Case Manager works within a Housing First model and collaborates with clients to provide individualized and flexible support to help them find housing, engage and integrate them into the community, helps to facilitate their access to resources and supports to maximize their independence and potential, and promote their recovery. The work with clients is achieved with a focus on Housing stabilization.
Individuals are assisted to identify strengths and needs and develop long term goals, short term objectives to meet these goals, and concrete action steps to achieve the objectives. In addition, the Case Manager participates in individual and systemic advocacy initiatives to improve resource access and availability. The Case Manager may be assigned other duties as required.
In addition to compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, the incumbent is also expected to behave ethically, demonstrate competence in effective communication and team building, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and in building relationships.
The Case Manager may be assigned to different programs as required based on need (i.e.: Flexible Support, ACTT, Case Management, etc.)
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to the job. This information is not constructed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job.
This position reports to and is supervised by the Manager, People and Teams.
Office work, community settings, meetings in clients’ home and travel with clients.
In keeping with mental health reform, best practices, funding, and direction, this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions not noted here.
To request this posting in an alternate format or to request an accommodation in the application process, email AODA@cmha-yr.on.ca [AODA@cmha-yr.on.ca].
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/ [https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/] and search for Case Manager - Housing First, click on the “Apply Now” button, and proceed to upload your cover letter and resume.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.