Hamilton Healthcare & Medical Job Listings

The Pod Group

Clinical Manager

Regional Municipality of Peel, ON, Canada

COMPASSIONATE ● CLIENT-CENTRED ● STRATEGIC ● COLLABORATIVE ● RESOURCEFUL OVERVIEW A growing, community-based organization that provides residential and outreach support for homeless individuals in Peel Region. They are a leading organization recognized in the community for its commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth. MISSION Reporting to the Director of Client Services and Wellness, the Clinical Manager will support youth by providing direct supervision to Mental Health, Addiction and Harm Reduction Services. The Clinical Manager is responsible for supporting staff with daily technical expertise and clinical assistance throughout the continuum of care, managing prevention, intervention, and after-care supports, with an emphasis on supportive counselling and case management. Using a client-centred approach and the Housing First for Youth philosophy, the incumbent will lead and inspire youth towards positive change. The Pod Group is partnering with this organization in search of a highly passionate, hands-on, and strategic candidate to fulfill the role of the Clinical Manager. PRIORITIES Manage clinical and addiction services for youth seeking services and support. Supervise, coach, and support staff delivering mental health and harm reduction interventions with reinforcement from a strengths-based perspective, youth-driven care, and shared decision-making practices with youth. Provide technical training and clinical expertise to enhance staff competency and crisis intervention capacity in evidence-informed client assessment tools, risk mitigation strategies, safety planning, and counselling supports. Develop, enhance and implement policies and practices that align with the recovery model, developing competencies in mental health and addictions, evidence-based counselling methodologies (cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)), motivational interviewing, strength-based counselling, solution-focused approaches, and just-in-time interventions in supporting youth. Support the referral and intake process, ensuring proper documentation and files are maintained and up to date for each youth. Build community connections and coordinate with service providers for further referrals to promote a continuum and holistic approach to care. Assist in increasing the availability and effectiveness of interventions for youth by using Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) principles. Operationalize flexibility and access as the primary goals of interventions and continuously find ways to advocate, navigate, and eliminate barriers to rapid access to youth support and services related to their wellbeing, mental health, and addictions. Provide crisis stabilization and consultation for escalated complex cases with the coordination of wraparound support for youth in crisis. Participate on committees and task forces as required with other agencies addressing issues facing youth. Ensure that professional standards are maintained as related to client documentation and case management. Promote a low-barrier approach to youth support and facilitate access to services. Create a safe and secure setting for all youth accessing services at the emergency shelter and transitional program. Foster and model the importance of connection and belonging in building a positive and supportive work environment, using decolonized and anti-racist frameworks, to all staff. All other duties as required in the successful management of shelter operations while partnering with all stakeholders in support of organizational success. Requirements TALENTS & EXPERTISE Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field. Master's degree in a relative field is considered an asset. Registered with the College of Social Work or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario in good standing. A post-graduate certificate in mental health and addictions is considered an asset. Minimum 3 years of experience working as a supervisor/manager in the social service sector, preferably with individuals with complex mental health, serious mental illness, and substance use. Youth specific experience is preferred. A leader with excellent communication, presentation, organization and interpersonal skills with a passion for supporting the most vulnerable and marginalized youth in our community. Knowledge of resources and supports for youth and exposure to Region of Peel resources. Experience addressing the needs of homeless clients, including making referrals to community agencies. Cultural competency sensitivity and commitment to working through an EDIB, anti-oppressive, anti-racism framework. Flexibility to work in a 24-hour, 7 days a week operation, while supporting an on-call rotation. A valid Ontario’s full G Driver’s Licence is required, with a clean driver’s abstract. A $2,000,000 minimum liability car insurance coverage is also mandatory. Valid CPI and/or UMAB and First Aid/ CPR certifications. Completion of a successful Vulnerable Sector Check/Criminal Record Check will be a condition of employment. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislation. THE POD GROUP The Pod Group (PG) is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our client’s growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in creating culture and engagement. We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations. The Pod Group has great success in serving a number of community sectors, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care. We promote a unique approach while incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission, and vision. This focus aligns strategy with the development of a culture that embraces all stakeholders and a community spirit while ensuring an effective plan that meets the requirements of the organization. EDI-B VALUES The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their role in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.

Complex Case Coordinator63392994146305121

The Pod Group

Complex Case Coordinator

Mississauga, ON, Canada

COMPASSIONATE ● RESOURCEFUL ● DETAIL-ORIENTED ● ORGANIZED ● CLIENT-CENTRED OVERVIEW A growing, community-based organization that provides shelter and outreach support for homeless youth in Peel Region. They are a leading organization recognized in the community for its commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth. MISSION The Complex Case Coordinator provides complex care coordination to vulnerable and chronically homeless youth within the shelter through assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy. The Complex Care Coordinator empowers youth, draws on their strengths and capabilities, and promotes an improved quality of life by facilitating timely access to the necessary supports that help reduce the risk of homelessness. The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place a hands-on, highly resourceful, and dedicated individual to fulfill the role of a Complex Case Coordinator. PRIORITIES Provide complex care coordination through the development of a system of care for complex youth based on their unique needs. Provide case management with youth in developing and following through with comprehensive case plans designed to concentrate on obstacles preventing success in housing as well as promoting longer term stability and achievement. Manage individual progress of youth case plans and follow-up to ensure interim goals (daily, weekly) are still suitable and are being met. Conduct weekly in-person check-ins with active clients to ensure goals are being worked on based on the assessment. Collaborate with staff to help client’s secure affordable and appropriate housing using a Housing First for Youth model and to ensure wraparound services are being offered through outreach, mental health, harm reduction and housing. Accompany youth to viewings and meetings when necessary and act as an advocate/support person. Provide life skills teaching to help build client capacity to maintain housing, especially focusing on tenancy skills and knowledge. Conduct assessments, utilize care planning tools, facilitate care coordination, and advocate for options and services to meet youth’s comprehensive needs in order to achieve greater life stability Facilitate open communication with landlords/building superintendents to ensure positive relationships and resolve immediate concerns or issues. Form associations and relationships with a broad spectrum of community service agencies to be able to refer youth. Initiate contacts with or responds to contacts from a wide variety of individuals on matters concerning youth and their plan. Develop relationships with primary health/community health providers to ensure youth have access to health care and makes referrals to other professional supports depending on individual needs. Maintain confidential files on residents and ensures all appropriate documentation is completed. Other duties as assigned. TALENTS & EXPERTISE Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or related field, or equivalent education (diploma) and experience combined with a registration/certification with a related accredited body (i.e., RSW, RSSW, RP, CYCP, etc.). 2-3 years experience with case management. Knowledge of housing first for youth, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction practices. Experience supporting youth experiencing chronic homelessness, mental illness and substance usage in obtaining housing, employment, educational and community opportunities. Ability to work rotating shifts including some weekends and holidays. A valid Ontario Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and $2,000,000 (minimum) liability car insurance coverage are mandatory. Valid CPI/ UMAB and First Aid/ CPR certifications. Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check. Must be flexible to work at Brampton and/or Mississauga location. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislation. THE POD GROUP The Pod Group (PG) is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our client’s growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in creating culture and engagement. We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations. The Pod Group has great success in serving a number of community sectors, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care. We promote a unique approach while incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission, and vision. This focus aligns strategy with the development of a culture that embraces all stakeholders and a community spirit while ensuring an effective plan that meets the requirements of the organization. EDI-B VALUES The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.

Personal Driver and personal support worker for seniors

4355 Fairview St, Burlington, ON L7L 2A4, Canada

I am experienced driver and personal care worker for a senior. I worked for six years for a senior who had lost his licence, and also provided him with daily support in the home, dealing with his alzheimer’s and helping him with dressing, bathing , meals and supervising his medications. This service would be ideal for a senior who has lost his licence and suffers from mild to medium cognitive issue, who needs supervision. I also include my Lincoln Town Car vehicle as part of the service. Payment negotiable. Available in the Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Mississauga areas. References available.

Healthcare Therapist needed

5203 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON L7L 1C7, Canada

Well established clinic is looking for a healthcare professional to join our team. We are in need of: - RMT or - Physiotherapist or - Acupuncturist or - Chiropractor We are a well established business in Burlington. We are looking for someone that can help us grow our practice. Great flexibility and negotiated contract.