cmhapeel

Post Secondary Placement Student - Outreach

Brampton, Ontario

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 days ago

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About the role

For starters, we're honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better.
The placement is unpaid and will be up to four (4) months long and for students looking to complete preferably 300 or more placement hours, beginning in Fall 2026.
This placement has shifts Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm, but there is flexibility for the students to work 12-hour shifts, shadowing Outreach Workers, if they wish.

Build client capacity, empowerment and create self-reliance.
Develop and initiate relationships with prospective clients based on trust, respect, and honesty.
Work with Outreach team to support the transition of persons into housing utilizing a Critical Time Intervention Approach to Housing-Based Street Outreach.
Set short and long-term goals with persons involved and create and document support plans to reach those goals. Make additional referrals as appropriate.
Conduct Case Conferencing with support system of persons involved in the program.
Make minimum of one weekly community/home visit (alongside Outreach staff) with unsheltered or those at risk of homelessness to offer support, connect to resources, etc.
As appropriate, work with Region of Peel Housing Stability Workers to support life skills teaching to help build Client capacity to maintain housing, especially focusing on tenancy skills and knowledge.
Support the overall operation of the Street Outreach and Street Helpline responses.
This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.
Set short and long-term goals with persons involved and create and document support plans to reach those goals.

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with management and front-line staff
Some evenings required and an ability to travel within Peel Region from time to time

Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel Dufferin Branch means you'll be part of something meaningful.
Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we're committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health.
At the Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness.
In your role, you'll not only assist people who are struggling, you'll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community.

We are looking for two(2) post-secondary placement students to join our Outreach Team!
We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve.

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