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Across Boundaries An Ethnoracial Mental Health Centre JOB POSTING CASE MANAGER


The successful candidate will provide case management to people with severe mental health problems/serious mental illness who are mainly men from the Caribbean community. There will be a caseload of 15-25 and the case manager's contact with clients will take place in the community and at times in the office. The case manager must demonstrate a full understanding of anti-racism, awareness of mental health issues of individuals and groups of colour - particularly as it relates to men from the Caribbean community. Lived experience of racism and xenophobia and an understanding of their impact on health and mental health is a must.

Responsibilities:

  • Proactive outreach in the Caribbean community and client identification
  • Conducting risk assessments that reflect a comprehensive holistic approach,  including assessing situations of high risk e.g. suicide, violence, psychiatric and medical emergencies
  • Direct service provision (counselling, skills and health teaching, crisis intervention)
  • Coordination of services and client advocacy
  • Monitoring and evaluation of client's condition
  • Program Support
  • Record keeping

Experience and Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of case management functions
  • Understanding of the concepts of client-centred relationship
  • Good English language skills (written and verbal)
  • Degree or diploma in social services or related field
  • At least two years experience in human services, preferably as a case manager
  • Strong understanding and commitment to anti-racism/ anti-oppression
  • Knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Word
  • Lived experience/in-depth knowledge of the Caribbean community
  • Ability to work independently as well as with a team
  • Second language an asset
Deadline:       January 13, 2006                        Salary: 40,000

Send application to:    Hiring Committee

                        Across Boundaries: An Ethnoracial Mental Health  Centre

                        51 Clarkson Ave. Toronto, Ontario  M6E 2T5 This is a bargaining unit position.