Use mental health expertise and Recovery principles as a Housing Specialist with CMHA York Region. This contract role serves clients across community settings.
As a Case Manager in Housing First, you will provide flexible, individualized support focused on housing stabilization and independence. The position includes client meetings, community integration, resource access, advocacy, and referrals. Work is based at the Aurora office, with extensive travel throughout York Region and South Simcoe. The contract is full time at 35 hours weekly until March 31, 2028.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build collaborative partnerships through non-judgmental, client-directed goal setting
- Recognize trauma signs and provide appropriate short-term assistance
- Explain confidentiality requirements and limitations to clients
- Respond to internal and external client needs within parameters
- Participate in advocacy initiatives improving resource access
Requirements:
- Apply empowerment-oriented Recovery principles in client support
- Know York Region and South Simcoe formal and informal resources
- Understand poverty, stigma, medications, and mental health isolation
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
- Use Microsoft Office and Outlook effectively
Bring trauma-informed awareness, Recovery practices, and resource knowledge to housing-focused mental health support at CMHA York Region.