Are you concerned about the rights and autonomy of persons living with mental illness? Are you a flexible, effective communicator who is able to empower vulnerable individuals impacted by the mental health system? If so, consider this opportunity to provide rights advice to clients in the community who are subject to community treatment orders consistent with the provisions under the Mental Health Act.
Please note:
• You can work anywhere from zero to 36.25 hours per week. Hours are not guaranteed.
• This position is servicing Hospitals in Belleville, Peterborough, Kingston and Penetanguishene and Timmins areas.
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About the job
In this position, you will:
• provide rights advice services to patients and/or substitute decision-makers as required under the Mental Health Act
• provide information in a neutral, non-judgmental manner
• assist clients in applying to the Consent and Capacity Board for a hearing
• arrange for an interpreter where warranted
• assist clients in applying for Legal Aid and with the Legal Aid processes
• attend board hearings at the request of the Board
• maintain current and up-to-date records on rights advice provided to clients and the outcome achieved
• maintain strict client confidentiality
• travel to meet with patients or substitute decision makers in the facilities or the community in your area
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
The successful candidate must successfully complete the minister-approved Rights Advice Certification Training course as required under the Mental Health Act.
Communication, Evaluative and Interpersonal Skills
• ability to work with and explain complex legislation to clients with varying educational and cultural backgrounds
• ability to evaluate degrees of understanding and accurately interpret clients' instructions in an impartial manner
• interpersonal skills to effectively and with empathy work with persons living with mental illness
Specialized Knowledge
• understanding of mental illness and the ability to work with persons living with mental illness
• knowledge of and/or ability to apply and interpret policies and procedures of psychiatric facilities as they relate to committal, findings of incapacity and Ontario's health system
Tact, Diplomacy and Judgment
• ability to exercise sound judgment and diplomacy in stressful situations
• ability to establish professional rapport with in-patients, hospital staff, stakeholders and the public
Organizational and Clerical Skills
• advanced organizational skills to deal with a variety to tasks and inquiries simultaneously
• clerical skills to complete a variety of forms and reports
• ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to maintain strict confidentiality