Registered Social Worker, Rec Therapist, Practical Nurse

We are seeking a Registered Social Worker, Recreation Therapist, or Registered Practical Nurse to join our TRANSITIONS program in Hamilton, ON. The successful candidate will provide short-term case management supports to tenants, connect them to community and social services, and build capacity to self-manage physical and mental health needs. As a team member, you will work collaboratively to assess tenant needs, develop care plans, and provide holistic supports.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work, Diploma in Nursing (RPN), Recreation Therapy or a related discipline with a focus on mental health, addictions, or disability.
• Registered with a regulated college of professionals or willing to get registered for that discipline.
• Experience working within a case management framework with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use, or other special needs.
• A background working with individuals who have serious mental illness, addictions, developmental services, or other specialized needs using a person-centered & trauma-informed approach.
• Knowledge of serious mental illness, addictions, concurrent disorders, dual diagnosis, mental health and legislation.
• Familiar with the community and social services available in the Hamilton area is required.

Benefits

• Vacation: 3 weeks 15 days paid with 8 HEAL days (sick and personal appointments) per year
• Extensive Benefits paid: Extended health (100% medication coverage- some exceptions may apply), dental and vision care. Life Insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program- primary care and professional consulting services
• Group RRSP: Indwells contributes 5% of salary
• New Staff Orientation Days
• Professional and Personal Development- annual Leadership Conference (themed with guest speaker) + Spiritual Ranch Retreat (reflection and recharge with various outdoor activities). Clifton Strengths Finder Assessment facilitated by People Developer for mentoring opportunities, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Indigenous Cultural Competency and 2SLGBTQ Awareness. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), First Aid/CPR/Naloxone, Therapeutic Relationships and Applied Suicide Intervention (ASIST)
• Social Events: Indwell’s Hope and Homes Banquet yearly to celebrate the important work we do + team gatherings