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Position: Mental Health Worker – 0.4 FTE, 1 Year Termed
Posting Date: May 26, 2023
Closing Date: until position is filled
Hong Fook Mental Health Association is a community-based organization serving the Greater Toronto Area. We provide leadership in promoting the mental health of people in the Cambodian, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese communities. The Association helps people keep mentally healthy and manage mental illness. We achieve our mission through service, education, advocacy and research in a supportive environment.
Our service framework is based on a Whole Person, and is built on the core values of Equity, Diversity, Cultural Competence, Empowerment, Capacity Building, Community Participation, Self Help and Mutual Support.
Position: Mental Health Worker – 0.4 FTE, 1 Year Termed
Major Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead, Recovery Programs, to conduct the Program intake and collaborate with Peer Support Workers to orient new clients.
- Work with clients to identify needs and develop a plan to facilitate their recovery through participation in various programs in the Recovery Programs.
- Provide information and referrals to facilitate services that may be accessed internally and externally.
- Work with the Lead, Recovery Programs and the Peer Coach, to identify clients with strong skills who show potential for advancing to Peer Supporter positions.
- Work with Program Assistant / Peer Support Workers to provide guidance to Peer Supporter to plan, coordinate and deliver the recovery‐oriented programs, including social, recreational and educational courses, to facilitate the clients’ mental health recovery and the wellness of their loved one
- Work with the Recovery Programs clients to co‐design, co‐deliver and co‐ review the programs through regular delivering programs, program review and evaluation; incorporate the feedback of the clients and their loved ones to improve program quality and effectiveness.
- Arrange volunteers and instructors for program delivery if needed.
- Assist the Lead, Recovery Programs, to develop operational policies and procedures of the Recovery Programs and maintain smooth day‐to‐day operation of the Program.
- Prepare and manage the budget of programs.
- Attend training sessions and team meetings, as well as regular supervision meetings with Lead/Manager.
Working Conditions:
- Part-time 15 hours per week
- Working locations: Home office: North York office, and on-site at any HF offices, community or virtually as needed.
- Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
Education and Experience
- Degree in Social Work, Health Promotion, Social/Health Sciences or related fields.
- Current registration with OCSWSSW or is eligible for the OCSWSSW membership. Or a member in good standing with related professional regulatory bodies.
- At least two years of programming experience and/or front‐line experience working with people with mental illness.
Skills, Knowledge and Other Requirements
- Sound clinical skills, including assessment, intervention, advocacy, psycho-education, supportive counseling, and life skills coaching.
- Sound group work and community work skills.
- An understanding of the psychosocial rehabilitation model.
- Knowledge of mental illness, medications and ability to assist clients with symptom management.
- Knowledge of community resources and systems.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Professionalism and strong team player.
- Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in English. Proficiency in Cambodian, Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin), Korean, or Vietnamese strong asset.
- Competence in relevant computer applications particularly Microsoft Office.
- A valid Canadian driver’s license and access to a vehicle is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.
- A satisfactory result of Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check and Covid-19 Vaccination Record are required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is required to type on a keyboard and use a mouse. The employee is often required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is required to walk up two sets of stairs. At times, the employee may be required to lift and carry approximately 1 – 7 lbs. of materials. The employee is occasionally required to do heavy lifting.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level of the work environment is usually low.
For employees who provide direct service to consumers with mental health issues and their families, while working off-site they are to take all reasonable precautions to ensure their own safety and that of their client’s.
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Accommodation
Hong Fook welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Qualified applicants may apply with a resume and cover letter to jobs@hongfook.ca
We are an inclusive employer. If contacted for an interview, please let us know if you have any needs. We thank all candidates for your interest; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
Position: Clinician (Casual, On-Call Basis)
Posting Date: April 29, 2021
Closing Date: until position is filled
Hong Fook Mental Health Association is a community-based organization serving the Greater Toronto Area. We provide leadership in promoting the mental health of people in the Cambodian, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese communities. The Association helps people keep mentally healthy and manage mental illness. We achieve our mission through service, education, advocacy and research in a supportive environment.
Our service framework is based on a Whole Person, and is built on the core values of Equity, Diversity, Cultural Competence, Empowerment, Capacity Building, Community Participation, Self Help and Mutual Support.
Position: Clinician (Casual, On-Call Basis)
The Clinician, under the direction of the Lead, Youth and Family Services, will primarily be responsible for providing counseling to the East Asian youths and their families in the Counselling Clinic. Hong Fook is a compassionate team of professionals, we work from a client- centered, strength-based approach to engage all youth, and families in a manner which is culturally sensitive, non-judgmental and respectful. This position will be responsible to develop the Walk-In Counselling Clinic, and provide services that are evidenced based.
Major Responsibilities:
- Report to the Lead, Youth and Family Services
- Dedicate at least one morning or afternoon per week for the Coordinator to schedule the first appointment after intake;
- Participate in Transition Meeting, if appropriate;
- Any preparation required prior to the appointment, including reading any relevant case notes;
- Apply evidence-based assessment and treatment (such as strengths-based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to support the youth, young adults and their families with mental health challenges;
- Schedule any follow-up appointments as required;
- Complete counselling session notes and other documentation related to the Youth Counselling Clinic;
- Participate in monthly clinical supervision;
- Follow and comply with the legislation and College standards;
- Maintain good working relationship with all stakeholders while carrying out the contract.
- Other duties as
Education and Experience
I. Education
- Master Degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology or equivalent
II. Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ direct service delivery experience, preferably in Children and Youth’s mental health
- Membership in the appropriate professional regulatory body, such as the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service
III. Knowledge
- Demonstrated skills working within a Brief Services therapy model
- Familiarity with a range of evidence-based treatment modalities
- Well-developed knowledge of the principles of mental health assessment and counselling and demonstrated ability to direct the processes that lead to change and personal development
- Knowledge of case management, group and community work
- Strong communication, and organization skills
- Thorough knowledge of community resources and the consultative skills to maximize their use, Mental Health Act and other relevant legislations
- Must complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Police background
IV. Skills
- Competency in verbal and written communication as well as computer literacy
- Skilled in crisis intervention theories and methods to safely and effectively work with youth in
- Ability to demonstrate diplomacy and professionalism when working with families and other professionals
- Demonstrated ability to work in diversified setting
- English proficiency and a second language/dialect required (e.g., Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, Vietnamese or Tagalog)
Work Hours
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, evenings and weekend as needed
- Access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license is required
- Compensation is commensurate with experience
Qualified applicants may apply with a resume and cover letter to jobs@hongfook.ca.
We are an inclusive employer. Hong Fook welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If contacted for an interview, please let us know if you have any needs.
We thank all candidates for your interest; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
No telephone calls please.
