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Hong Fook Mental Health Association is a community organization serving the Greater Toronto area. We provide leadership in promoting the mental health of people in the Cambodian, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese communities. Hong Fook 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 approach built around the core values of Equity, Diversity, Cultural Competence, Empowerment, Capacity Building, Community Participation, Self Help and Mutual Support.
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Title: |
Mental Health Worker - Full Time (1
year contract)
Hong Fook Mental Health Association is seeking
an individual who has extensive clinical skills
and knowledge, enjoys working in a team
environment serving clients with severe and
persistent mental illness from the Chinese and
Vietnamese Speaking Communities.
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Job Responsibilities: |
Support clients recovery through the provision of intensive case management, group work and self-help programs
Provides a range of service/support including: client-centred assessments, treatment, rehabilitation and support services.
Works with families to promote mutual support, capacity building and empowerment.
Offers support to the following programs/ services as needed: Intake/Consultation; Consumers Self-Help Initiatives; Case Management in Supportive Housing; Health Promotion: System Advocacy
Maintains effective and timely documentation in client records
Identify and address barriers that impact on the
Chinese and Vietnamese communities' ability to access mental health services
Participates in providing education to community service providers and other stakeholders regarding
Chinese and Vietnamese cultural diversity and awareness
Provides staff back up for any agency programs
Completes other duties as assigned
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Working Conditions: |
37.5 hours per week
Office Work, Community settings, meetings at client homes and travel with clients
Flexible schedule: including some evening and weekend
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Skills and Qualifications: |
BSW preferred; University degree or college diploma in Social Services or Human Services related field accepted
Current registration with OCSWSSW or is eligible for the OCSWSSW membership
At least 2 years of case management experience and /or front line experience with vulnerable populations
Sound clinical skills, including assessment, intervention, advocacy, psycho-education, supportive counseling, 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
Knowledge of both Chinese and Vietnamese culture and experience working with
Chinese and Vietnamese people with mental illness
Competence in relevant computer applications particularly Microsoft Office and Outlook
Candidates with a proficiency in English,
Vietnamese and Chinese are strongly encouraged to apply. Other language skill is considered as an additional asset
A valid Canadian drivers license and access to a vehicle is an asset
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Contact
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Qualified applicants may apply to
with a resume and cover letter:
Jenny Le at
jle@hongfook.ca
or by fax: 416-493-2214
Hong Fook Mental Health Association
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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