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Location

Scarborough, North Yorkshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

ABOUT US

Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing a wide range of exceptional programs and services that improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children and youth from the pre-natal stage to age 29, and their families. With a range of community, residential and treatment services, we build strength and resilience through equitable, accessible, client-driven services, system leadership and advocacy. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. In its Lead Agency role, Strides Toronto collaborates with 24 publicly funded infant, child and youth mental health (ICYMH) core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that promote access, responsive service delivery and experience, and positive mental health outcomes for young people and families across Toronto’s diverse communities. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit our website at 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The  Help Ahead Intake Worker, Central Point of Intake is a full-time permanent position that provides a central point of access via multi-media for infants, children, youth, and their families to 24 Children, Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Services in Toronto by identifying need, compiling relevant information, and conducting screening with a standardized tool that helps identify risk and needs to support referrals.

Salary range: $48,011.00 to $55,908.00 per annum. 

Benefits: Competitive Group Health Benefits and Pension Plan.

This position is represented by OPSEU local 567.

Recruiting for two (2) full-time permanent positions. 

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• We provide a hybrid work model and competitive Group Health Benefits and Pension Plan.
• We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
• We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
• We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
• We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Answer inquiries from children, youth, family members, core service providers, allied sector partners and the broader health care sector regarding accessing child and youth mental health service in the province.
• Check and process inquiries received through multi-media (e.g., e-referral, email, fax, voice messages, chat and web, etc.) and respond by telephone or other media within 24 hours of receipt.
• Gather basic demographic information of the client, presenting concerns and assess for imminent risk.
• Invoke Duty to Report if there is an identified or suspected protection concern, notify Supervisor, write a Critical Incident report.
• Provide information about single session services and support callers in accessing counseling support.
• For callers identifying interest in single session therapy, provide recommendations and suggestions regarding the single session service (example parent session, over/ under 12 years of age etc.).
• Identify which clinic is best suited to meet the caller’s need for a counselling session once client has consented to a session.
• Ensure client information is recorded accurately and in accordance with Organizational standards.

THE “MUST HAVES”

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

• Diploma or Degree in Human Services.
• 3 years of experience as an intake worker in mental health and addictions.
• Knowledge of TREAT client information system.
• Ability to access information from Database.
• Crisis Intervention and Management Training.
• Customer service orientation and strong interpersonal skills would be an asset.
• Awareness of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
• An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/ anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
• Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.

THE ‘NICE TO HAVES’

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Knowledge of Cisco IP Phone and Cisco Finesse.
• Knowledge of Single Session Services.
• Knowledge of CYMH Services/ Hospital Services, ICYMH and allied community resources in Toronto.
• Knowledge of how to use 211 and other tools to assist with helpful resources for clients (i.e., Food Banks, etc.).
• Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority,  the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:

• A Vulnerable Sector police check.
• A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is  March 8, 2024.

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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