HF Care brings together the legacy of Hong Fook Mental Health Association and Hong Fook Mental Health Foundation.

For more than 40 years, we’ve walked alongside Asian and diverse communities in the Greater Toronto Area, creating spaces, delivering culturally rooted mental health care .

Born from the spirit of Health and Felicity, the true meaning of “Hong Fook”, HF Care wants you to feel safe, seen, and understood — because healing begins when you belong. Mission To champion culturally rooted mental healthcare for people from East and Southeast Asian communities in the Greater Toronto Area. Vision Connected communities where every person can live their fullest, most meaningful life. Values Belonging: everyone is welcome and accepted as part of our community Dignity: everyone has inherent worth and agency Courage: we nurture the strength to move forward despite challenges Hope: we believe in the capacity of people and communities to heal
Relations: our approach is rooted in the power of relationships

Job Description
ABOUTTHE ROLE
Reporting to the Director, Client Care, theCantonese Mental Health Worker plays an significant role in supporting clientswith severe and persistent mental illness from the Cantonese-speaking communitythrough culturally responsive, client-centred intensive case managementservices.

Working collaboratively with clients,families, community partners, and other service providers, the Cantonese MentalHealth Worker supports clients throughout their recovery journey by providingassessment, treatment, rehabilitation and support services; facilitating accessto appropriate community resources and interventions; addressing barriers tomental health services, and promoting recovery, capacity building and empowerment.

WHATYOU WILL DO

Support clients’ recovery through the provision of intensivecase management services including: client-centred assessments, treatment,rehabilitation and support services; and working with families to promotemutual support, capacity building and empowerment.

Perform central intake functions including screening calls and other forms of referrals and determines whether the client meets eligibility criteria; performing assessments on the need for services and facilitates access to the appropriate interventions.





Facilitate linkages between clients and community resources and collaborating with appropriate service providers or community organizations.

Identify issues and provide advice, consultation, support and information to consumers, their families, service providers and the community on mental health and related matters.

Address barriers that impact on the Asian communities’ ability to access mental health services.

Participate in providing education to community service providers and other stakeholders regarding culturally responsive service.

Maintain effective and timely documentation of client records.

Requirements
WHATWE ARE LOOKING FOR
We value diverse paths to expertise.Certifications are helpful but not the only measure of skill. We encourage youto apply if you have the capability, even if your background looks differentfrom what's listed here.

Education and Experiences

Currentregistration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social ServiceWorkers (OCSWSSW) or eligibility for OCSWSSW membership.

At least 2 yearsof case management experience and/or front-line experience working withvulnerable populations.

Knowledge and Skills:

Sound clinicalskills, including assessment, intervention, advocacy, psychoeducation,supportive counselling and life skills coaching.

Sound group work andcommunity work skills.

An understandingof the psychosocial rehabilitation model.

Knowledge ofmental illness and medications, with the ability to assist clients with symptommanagement.

Knowledge ofcommunity resources and systems.

Strongprofessionalism and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Demonstratedorganizational and problem-solving skills.

Competence inrelevant computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office.

Demonstratedability to work effectively in a multicultural setting.

Proficiency inEnglish and Cantonese is required.





A valid Canadiandriver’s licence and access to a vehicle is an asset.

A satisfactoryVulnerable Sector Police Record Check is required for this position.

Working Hours

Part-time,fixed-term position (0.6 FTE), ending March 31, 2027.

The position isscheduled for 22.5 hours per week, normally worked over three (3) days perweek, at 7.5 hours per day.

Regular workinghours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on scheduled working days.

Some flexibilitymay occasionally be required outside regular working hours, based onoperational needs.

The specific threeworking days will be determined based on program and client needs.

The position involveswork in both office and community settings.

OURCOMMITMENT TO YOU

Annualized Salary of $34,800 (0.6 FTE)

Eligible for Paid Time Off

Eligible for paid wellness days

A mission-driven, culturally inclusive team where your work directly enables better community care

RECRUITMENTPROCESS
OurCommitment to Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
HF Care is committed to an equitable,diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. We strongly encourageapplications from racialized persons, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Peoples,2SLGBTQ+ individuals, women, persons with disabilities, including those withlived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

Accommodations are available at every stage ofthe recruitment, assessment and selection process. If you require accommodationat any stage of the hiring process, please contact our People & Culture team at [email protected] to request support.

This position is for anexisting vacancy.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) may be used during the recruitment process to assist with administrativetasks, including resume parsing, candidate matching, and recruitment workflowmanagement. AI is used as a support tool only and does not make hiringdecisions. All employment decisions are made by our hiring team.

We thank all applicants for theirinterest in joining our team. However, only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted. Applicants who participate in an interview will be notifiedof the hiring decision within the legislated timeframe, in accordance with theEmployment Standards Act, 2000.

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📌 Cantonese Mental Health Worker (Part-time) (Ontario)
🏢 HF Care
📍 Ontario